Agencies
... Read More
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy.
Written By: Agencies | Updated : March 13, 2014 3:42 PM IST
People belonging to all age groups experience headaches now-a-days and stress mainly contributes to the problem, said neurologists during a national conference on neurology on Sunday.
The 21st annual conference of Indian Academy of Neurology concluded with lectures on headache and cognitive neurology.
Explaining about symptoms of thunderclap headache, Dr C E Deopujari of Mumbai said, 'Stress contributes mainly to this type of headache; patient experiences severe and sudden onset of headache and it only takes a few seconds to minutes to reach maximum intensity.'
The thunderclap headache can cause subarachnoid hemorrhage or brain aneurysm. The condition occurs when either the blood vessel is damaged or there is a weakness in the wall of the blood vessel in brain. Doctors said that brain aneurysm which is also called 'brain attack'; at times is so severe that the patient cannot even reach hospital for treatment. Patients can also experience seizures and temporary failure of any organ.
The four day conference witnessed 1000 to 1200 delegates and about 100 speakers from all around the globe and presented their research papers on the neural diseases prevailing in Indian subcontinent. Menaka Jha from Mumbai was adjudged as the winner of best paper award and Sujit Jagtap of Trivendrum was conferred best paper award on epilepsy. (Read: Headaches why you should take them more seriously)
The next time you suffer from a headache, try one of these natural remedies to deal with your pain and discomfort.
Massage
If the headache seems to be concentrated in the forehead region, place both your index fingers on either side of the nose bridge between the eyebrows. Press down and move your fingers in circular movements across the eyebrows. This will help to release the tension in the muscles in the front part of the skull.
Ginger
Along with its digestive properties, ginger is also useful against headache. Harness the pain-killing power of the volatile oil present in ginger just crush a little fresh ginger, boil with water, filter and drink the warm liquid and you will notice a marked reduction in the intensity of your headache. In all probability, this remedy works in keeping with the concept in Ayurveda that headache is triggered by some impairment of the digestive ability of the body. (Read: 10 health benefits of ginger)
Green tea
With its rich content of antioxidants, green tea is an excellent remedy for headaches. Brew a little green tea and squeeze in the juice of half and lemon and drink warm. (Read: Home remedies for headaches have you tried these?)
With inputs fromDNA
Disclaimer: The content on TheHealthSite.com is only for informational purposes. It is not at all professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a healthcare specialist for any questions regarding your health or a medical condition.