Nausea and headache: causes of the condition, principles of diagnosis and treatment

Headache is a nuisance phenomenon, but usually not a concern. Most of us take an analgesic pill and everything goes away. In fact, this symptom may be the result not only of fatigue, but also of a number of serious diseases. Especially if it is accompanied by other signs of a deficiency of the nervous system, such as weakness, a violation of the sensory or motor sphere, nausea and vomiting. Why there is a nausea and a headache: we shall consider or investigate the most frequent reasons of this status.

Arterial hypertension

Hypertension is a common disease accompanied by increased blood pressure( BP).Although the normal values ​​of this value are 120/80 mm Hg. More than half the world's population over 55 can not boast of pressure "like an astronaut."Headache and nausea are not the only symptoms of hypertension. Also patients can complain about:

• dizziness;
• flickering before the eyes of black dots;
• noise, buzzing in the ears;
• sensation of palpitations.

But the main sign of the disease is an objective increase in pressure, which can be determined with the help of tonometry. After lowering the level of blood pressure, all symptoms disappear, and the person feels well until the new attack.

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Arterial hypertension is a dangerous disease that can lead to serious complications, in particular infarction and stroke. Therefore, it is important to diagnose this pathology at an early stage and begin treatment:

• taking antihypertensive drugs( from the group of ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, etc.);
• administration of drugs to improve metabolism in the cardiac muscle( Riboxin, Preductal);
• preparations for improvement of cerebral circulation( Piracetam, Vinpocetine).

Please note! Therapy of hypertension should be long, often lifelong. Each unacceptable tablet can trigger a sudden jump in pressure, signs of which will be nausea, dizziness and headache.

Doctors who should be consulted for arterial hypertension:

• therapist, family doctor;
• cardiologist;
• neurologist.

Migraine

Migraine is a disease whose causes are not clear until the end. Scientists note a hereditary predisposition to the development of this pathology. To provoke a headache attack can:

• overstrain;
• stress;
• hunger;
• hormonal changes;
• sharp climate change.

With migraine, the intensity of unpleasant sensations is very high: the head hurts to nausea, vomiting is possible, which does not bring relief, weakness, numbness or tingling sensations in the limbs. The pain is localized in the right or left half of the skull, is unbearable.

Treatment of migraines is handled by a neuropathologist. The specialist can prescribe:

• complete rest for the duration of the attack: the patient is recommended to lie in a cool room with muted light, avoid loud sounds and other irritants;
• painkillers from the NSAID group, with very severe pain - low doses of narcotic analgesics;
• antidepressants;
• antiemetics;
• triptans are a modern group of drugs that affect the metabolism of serotonin and reduce the frequency of seizures.

Meningitis

Meningitis is a serious neurologic disease characterized by inflammation of the soft meninges. This pathology is associated with the penetration into the organs of the nervous system of various pathogens( bacteria, viruses, fungi) and their active reproduction. The incidence increases in the spring-summer period.

Meningitis always develops sharply, suddenly. The first signs of the disease are nausea, fever and headache caused by increased intracranial pressure. Another characteristic feature of the disease is the appearance of meningeal symptoms:

• tension of the occipital muscles;
• head deflection back;
• abdominal entrainment;
• flexion and bringing the legs to the abdomen.

All patients with meningitis need immediate hospitalization and spinal puncture. Treatment is conducted in neurological hospitals with the appointment of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, diuretics( for the prevention of cerebral edema).

Poisoning with toxic substances

Poisoning by toxic substances occurs more frequently, with household poisoning associated with inhalation of fumes and direct contact with poor-quality plastic toys, furniture, paints and varnishes.

It is with poisoning that many cases of nausea and headache in a child are associated. To get rid of unpleasant symptoms enough to stop contact with a harmful object.

Brain concussion

After a traumatic brain injury, in particular a concussion or bruise of the brain, headache and nausea are common symptoms. Immediately after the incident, it is necessary to call an ambulance and go to a trauma center to exclude serious neurological problems. Treatment of concussion of the brain depends on the severity of the disease. The specialist can prescribe:

• rest and healthy sleep - the main methods of treatment;
• analgesics( Analgin, Pentalgin), if the patient has a severe headache in the forehead and nausea;
• agents that reduce dizziness: Platyphylline, Cinnarizine;
• sedative( means based on the extract of motherwort, valerian);
• vascular and nootropic drugs.

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In severe cases, surgical intervention performed by a neurosurgeon is indicated. Often, residual events in which symptoms such as nausea and headache can persist for months and even years after trauma.

Therefore, most often the headache with nausea is closely related. Unlike the gastric, cerebral nausea is tolerated by the patient painfully, and relief does not come a long time, even after vomiting. The appearance of one or more of the symptoms mentioned above is an occasion to immediately consult a doctor, because not only health, but sometimes the patient's life, depends on timely help.