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Update Date: 2010/03/08 00:07 [Reporter Li Shulin / Taipei Report]
Everyone has experienced headaches, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Dr. Huang Ziying, a neurologist at Fengyuan Hospital, stated that most headaches are not caused by structural abnormalities in the brain. The majority of headaches are intermittent and can be managed with proper care, such as rest. However, if headaches become severe or frequent, it is advisable to consult a neurologist rather than self-medicating with painkillers, as this could lead to adverse effects.
Dr. Huang pointed out that headaches may simply manifest as tight, sore discomfort in the back of the neck or between the eyebrows after a long day, which can be relieved by rest, massage, or a hot shower. Alternatively, they may present as a sudden, throbbing pain, often affecting one side of the head. Simple activities like physical movement, jumping, riding a bike on uneven roads, or bending down to pick something up and standing again may also trigger discomfort. These two types are common headaches: the former is tension-type headache, while the latter is migraine.
Some compound medications may contain caffeine or codeine, which are addictive. Though effective, they are not recommended for public use. However, a small number of patients experience very frequent headaches—averaging 15 days per month for over three months—indicating chronic daily headache.
Aside from a few cases with unknown causes, most such patients suffer from medication overuse. They often take painkillers due to severe or frequent headaches, and the dosage tends to increase as tolerance develops. In reality, excessive painkiller use reduces effectiveness, fails to relieve pain, and may even worsen headaches (rebound headaches). The public should exercise caution!
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Frequent Headaches? Avoid Self-Medication
Everyone has experienced headaches, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Dr. Huang Ziying, a neurologist at Fengyuan Hospital, stated that most headaches are not caused by structural abnormalities in the brain. The majority of headaches are intermittent and can be managed with proper care, such as rest. However, if headaches become severe or frequent, it is advisable to consult a neurologist rather than self-medicating with painkillers, as this could lead to adverse effects.
Dr. Huang pointed out that headaches may simply manifest as tight, sore discomfort in the back of the neck or between the eyebrows after a long day, which can be relieved by rest, massage, or a hot shower. Alternatively, they may present as a sudden, throbbing pain, often affecting one side of the head. Simple activities like physical movement, jumping, riding a bike on uneven roads, or bending down to pick something up and standing again may also trigger discomfort. These two types are common headaches: the former is tension-type headache, while the latter is migraine.
Some compound medications may contain caffeine or codeine, which are addictive. Though effective, they are not recommended for public use. However, a small number of patients experience very frequent headaches—averaging 15 days per month for over three months—indicating chronic daily headache.
Aside from a few cases with unknown causes, most such patients suffer from medication overuse. They often take painkillers due to severe or frequent headaches, and the dosage tends to increase as tolerance develops. In reality, excessive painkiller use reduces effectiveness, fails to relieve pain, and may even worsen headaches (rebound headaches). The public should exercise caution!
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……rl/ d/ a/ 100308/ 128/ 21mhp. html