What to do if you have a headache and pain in the sun

Many people in our lives have experienced temple pain, which is a type of headache. There are often many reasons for temple pain. Some physical conditions such as colds and fevers, or some diseases of the facial features can cause temple pain. Insufficient sleep and huge fluctuations in cleaning can also cause temple pain. When temple pain occurs, you can try some relief methods.

What to do if you have a headache and pain in the sun

1. Hot towel

When your temples are swollen and painful, you can use a hot towel to apply heat. This method is very useful for neuralgia and can relieve pain. I hope everyone can pay attention to this.

2. Cold compress

Cold compress is also acceptable. It is suitable for times when the pain is particularly severe. You can apply an ice pack or a cool towel to the forehead, which will have a certain effect. I hope everyone can pay attention to this.

3. Massage the temples

Rub and press with your thumb or index finger, lightly at first and then heavily, and push from the temple to Fengchi point, then press Fengchi point several times and Jianjing point 18 times. Massaging your temples can quickly relieve headache and brain swelling symptoms.

4. Massage the earlobes on both sides

Use both hands to massage the earlobes on both sides 18 times respectively, then cover the ear canal with the thenar of both hands, place your fingers on the back of the head, press the middle finger with the index finger and slide down and tap the back of the head 24 times, you can hear a thudding sound.

5. Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture is very effective in treating temple pain and it works very quickly. The main acupoints include Quchi, Hegu, Zusanli, etc. Acupuncture is done with silver needles and you need to see a doctor.

6. Exercise

Stretch out your left arm and use your right hand to press your head towards the biceps of your left arm. Do this exercise continuously for 5 minutes and you will see results. Stretch out your arms, spread out your palms, and use the palms to make 360-degree rotations around your temples. Do this for 6 to 10 minutes. The effect will be better if you keep your head up and chest out while doing this.

Symptoms of temple pain

1. Pain in the temple

The incidence rate is high, especially among middle-aged and young people. Typical patients with temple pain mostly develop the disease during adolescence, and most of them have a family history. 20% of patients with partial temple pain have precursors during the attack, such as depression and "golden stars in front of the eyes".

Symptoms include starting from the back of one eye socket, gradually worsening and spreading to half of the side or even the entire head. The pain is usually pulsating. It is particularly likely to be triggered by mood swings, drinking or menstruation. The duration usually does not exceed 3 days.

2. Tension pain in the temple

It usually occurs when people are anxious, depressed, or nervous, and can also be caused by improper position of the head, neck, and shoulder blades.

The pain is mostly located in the back of the head and neck, sometimes in the forehead and temples, and is a persistent dull pain. The head may also be accompanied by a feeling of tightness and pressure. Generally, the head will start to feel uncomfortable after getting up, and the pain in the temples will gradually worsen or persist for a long time.