When the pain is accompanied by a sensation of pulsation, it is very unpleasant. Why does throbbing pain occur and most often headaches are severe in the nape of the neck, temples or locally behind the ears? The answers to these questions are related to the mechanism of development of pain sensations of this nature.
Pulsating pain in the head
The walls of the arteries consist of smooth muscle fibers. This structure allows to maintain optimal blood supply to tissues and organs with sharply changing arterial pressure. Normally, the walls of the arteries are in a tone that regulates the autonomic part of the nervous system.
With various structural damage to blood vessels or disorders of nervous regulation, the process of constriction / dilatation of the lumen may be impaired. If there is an excessive tension of the fibers, artery spasm arises. This leads to poor blood supply to tissues, that is, to a lack of oxygen and various nutrients. When muscle fibers are excessively relaxed, arterial hypotension is observed, which is accompanied by excessive blood filling.
These conditions cause a strong, pulsating pain in the head. After all, the pulse volume of blood that pushes the heart out, as if carrying out impacts directly on the rigid walls. This provokes the appearance of a sensation of "tokanya" in the back of the head, "jerks" in the head and "knocking" in the temples.
Causes of pulsating pain
Pulsating pain in the head can occur if you suffer from any colds. It can also be a consequence:
- meningitis , sinusitis, or other sinusitis;
- increased intraocular pressure;
- fatigue and severe fatigue.
If a sharp throbbing pain in the head is combined with pain in the eye, visual impairment and redness, then most likely you have an acute angle-closure glaucoma. Short and intense pain in the head, can talk about a slight hypothermia. Particularly strongly affected are people suffering from migraine.
Pulsating pain in the head (right or left) of a chronic nature can be the result of an unsuccessful selection of diopters and glasses. This is due to the fact that the eye has to be in a tense state for a long time. Typically, this pain occurs in the evening, along with a feeling of tightening the scalp.
Causes of pulsating pain in the head are also strong physical activity, which is accompanied by a constant tension of the neck muscles and uncomfortable position of the head. It is accompanied by dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision and increased painful sensitivity of the tissues in the cervical collar zone.
Treatment of pulsating pain in the head
Treatment of pulsating pain in the head should begin with a visit to the neurologist, ophthalmologist and therapist. Sometimes you may need the help of an infectious disease specialist or a neurosurgeon. But since the headache is contraindicated, since it is very harmful, it is necessary to drink:
- Paracetamol ;
- a drug with ibuprofen;
- Aspirin;
- Citramon;
- But-Shpa.
Even acute pulsating pain in the head does not exceed the dosage of medicines. This will not eliminate the pain, but it will harm the body. After taking the medication, it is best to take a reclining position and relax, as any physical activity (even walking) causes pain.
In rare cases, painful sensations arise from the displacement of the bones of the skull, which leads to the clotting of the blood vessel. If this is the case, it is advisable to consult an osteopath. The physician will find anatomical features that have caused pulsating pain in the head (left or right) and will perform an osteopathic correction.