Causes of severe headaches during pregnancy
It is better not to postpone the visit to the doctor, because only he will be able to establish the exact cause of the pain and to answer why the woman has a headache during pregnancy.
The cause of poor health can be a migraine. This disease is provoked by impaired vascular tone. Also, pain can be caused by changes and changes in the body of a woman. To such reasons carry:
- disorders in the diet, starvation;
- dehydration;
- increased, low pressure;
- allergic reactions;
- weather;
- various external factors (noise, bright light);
- stressful situations, lack of sleep, fatigue;
- hormonal changes.
A severe headache in the early stages of pregnancy often becomes a companion of toxicosis, and later may accompany gestosis.
A number of serious diseases can also be manifested by such a sign, for example, meningitis, glaucoma, acute stroke. Diseases of the ENT organs are also accompanied by this symptom. So about yourself can give to know and disturbances in the work of the heart. Therefore, for an accurate diagnosis the doctor can send for examination.
Than to remove or take out a strong headache at pregnancy?
Any future mother does not want to take medicines once again, but sometimes they are necessary. But all recommendations for taking medication should be given by a doctor. However, sometimes a woman can help herself. To do this, you can try the following methods:
- it is worth going to bed or even to sleep;
- it is recommended to do a light head massage;
- Sometimes a cool shower helps;
- some simply wash your head with warm water;
- it is useful to go for a walk;
- you can drink a broth of wild rose;
- if the cause is in reduced pressure, then you should drink tea with sugar;
- to a place where pain is felt, you can apply a cold compress;
- Citrus fruits, nuts, chocolate, pickled and smoked dishes should be limited in the diet.
With severe headache during pregnancy, "Efferalgan", "Panadol" are allowed from the medications. But they can still be taken only by doctor's prescription.
If the pain does not subside or is accompanied by speech or hearing impairment, then it is important to immediately contact the medical institution.