But if they occur simultaneously, this often indicates serious malfunctions in the body and requires seeking medical help.
Features of symptoms
It is the headache that poses the greatest danger, because... it often appears in people against the background of the development of serious illnesses. All unpleasant painful sensations spread along the nerve endings, going to separate parts of the brain, from where they are transmitted to human perception. Pain receptors that detect any irritation are located in the following parts of the head:
- Periosteum;
- Subcutaneous tissue;
- Eyes;
- Vienna;
- Arteries;
- Muscles;
- Nerves;
- Mucous membrane;
- Nasal sinuses.
Other parts of the head (bones, vascular plexuses, brain nerve tissue) are not susceptible to any pain, because do not have corresponding receptors.
Description of attacks
Headaches can manifest themselves in different ways. A detailed description of the patient’s sensations allows the doctor to immediately determine what diseases could cause discomfort in the head with nausea. The main criteria for describing pain are:
- Frequency of attacks.
- The connection between the occurrence of the problem and a certain time of day.
- Pain intensity, localization, influence of external factors.
- Does good sleep help get rid of feelings?
- Does pain with nausea go away after vomiting?
- Are there any other symptoms?
You need to pay attention and remember all the features of the symptoms before going to the doctor, because At the hospital you will need to tell us about your condition in as much detail as possible.
Cephalgia is the scientific name for headache. It is divided into several types: neuralgic, tension pain, vascular, liquorodynamic, infectious-toxic.
Causes associated with serious illnesses
There are other reasons why such unpleasant symptoms appear. They are associated with the development of dangerous diseases. If signs of their appearance are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor and undergo diagnostics to begin treatment. Delay in such cases can lead to serious complications and even death. What can cause headaches with nausea?
Pinched nerve
Pinching occurs in the cervical spine. It causes problems with blood circulation, which further worsens a person’s well-being. The pain is accompanied by dizziness, nausea, tingling of the upper extremities, and decreased performance. They are shooting, piercing, burning or tearing in nature. In severe cases, speech problems and paralysis may occur.
Brain tumor
People who have begun to develop a tumor in the brain complain of mild attacks of nausea, combined with dizziness, headache and weakness. Gradually the patient's condition will worsen. In some cases, problems with hearing, vision or speech appear. If the tumor size is critical, death is possible.
High blood pressure
A huge number of people suffer from hypertension. It manifests itself in the form of constantly elevated blood pressure and is accompanied by nausea, throbbing pain inside the head, radiating to the back of the head and each temple, numbness of the fingers, weakness, rapid heartbeat, blocked ears, and a feeling of fear. Hypertension can lead to a hypertensive crisis, which causes pain inside the chest, cramps, vomiting and confusion.
Increased intracranial pressure
This pathology occurs in adults due to infections, strokes or tumors. Sometimes it can be congenital, which is observed in a child at an early age. Patients experience intense headaches, nausea, sweating, decreased visual acuity, and they can see very blurred, and also have noticeable bags under the eyes. Often this problem leads to disturbances in brain activity.
Traumatic brain injuries
As a rule, it is men who experience head injuries. A slight blow can cause a full range of unpleasant symptoms, and sometimes even seizures, memory loss and disruption of visual or auditory function. Impacts of great force carry a risk of death. Therefore, it is very important to provide first aid to the victim in a timely manner.
Hypothyroidism
One of the most common thyroid dysfunctions is hypothyroidism. It appears when there is a lack of hormones or a decrease in their biological effectiveness. It is not possible to detect the disease immediately, which complicates future treatment. It can manifest itself as a deterioration in the patient’s appearance, pain inside the head and muscles, decreased brain activity, bad mood, and insomnia.
Ophthalmic diseases
A common cause of painful sensations inside the head, which causes nausea, is problems with the visual apparatus. Almost every serious illness can cause such symptoms. However, any of them can increase blood pressure, cause dizziness, severe lacrimation and weakness.
Gastroenteritis
This illness is called stomach flu. It is a virus that manifests itself in the same way as food poisoning. Distinctive symptoms appear only after a couple of days. Among them: sore throat, redness of the eyes, sharp pains inside the abdomen, yellow stool, chills. Anyone can get it, but gastroenteritis poses the greatest danger to older people and children.
Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges is characterized by very acute symptoms. The patient's body temperature rises to 40°C, he develops fever, headaches and muscle pain, weakness, and nausea. Painful sensations intensify with any movement. A day later, the condition worsens, brain swelling appears, blood circulation is disrupted, and consciousness is confused. In the absence of medical care, the patient may fall into a coma already on the third day. There is a high risk of death.
Encephalitis
With encephalitis, a person experiences the same symptoms as with meningitis. Pain, nausea, fever, weakness appear, and the temperature rises. Symptoms are supplemented by epileptic seizures and indigestion. Without medical intervention, death can occur.
Lyme disease
The second name of the disease is borreliosis. It is contracted by a tick bite. The patient experiences a headache, aching joints, nausea, sore throat, and dry cough. It is important to go to the hospital right away to get the most effective and quick treatment. At the same time, you cannot throw away the tick, because... it will help determine the presence of infection.
If a child complains that he has a headache and is slightly nauseous, then you need to find out if he has fallen or eaten any pills or, for example, berries on the street. In this case, you should immediately call an ambulance and place the child on the bed.
First aid, diagnostics
If pain occurs, you need to understand what exactly to do to make it easier, and also know what examinations to prepare for. This information can help speed up the search for the root cause of unpleasant symptoms and the treatment itself.
First aid
If you have a headache and nausea, you need to follow a number of simple steps that will help alleviate the condition in a short time. It is recommended to perform them in the specified sequence. What do we have to do:
- Get rid of all irritants (loud sound, bright light, strong smell).
- Take painkillers.
- Lie down and relax. Breathe calmly, massage your head.
- Drink a cup of green tea.
- Open the window to get some fresh air.
You should only take painkillers in cases where the pain seems unbearable.
Diagnostics
It is imperative to consult a doctor if pain with nausea has become regular, is accompanied by other symptoms, or there is reasonable suspicion of the development of dangerous diseases. The doctor will conduct a survey and prescribe all the necessary examinations. As a rule, the patient is sent to:
- Blood and urine tests.
- CT, MRI.
- Angiography.
- Pressure monitoring.
In some cases, additional examinations may be prescribed or the patient may be referred to other specialists.
Headache during menopause
Sooner or later, a woman ages, and a sign of this is the transition of her body to the menopause phase. Often this condition is accompanied by nausea, since during this period the main female hormone estrogen is produced in small quantities. And changes in hormonal levels are perceived by the female body as a stressful situation, which makes itself felt by the occurrence of specific reactions.
Nausea and headache are quite unpleasant symptoms, so it is important to carry out timely therapy to eliminate the discomfort.
Treatment
When a diagnosis is made, the doctor will prescribe all the necessary medications that will help eliminate the root cause of the unpleasant symptoms. After this, treatment should begin immediately. The therapy itself may consist of several methods of influencing the body, each of which has a special effect.
Painkillers and adsorbents
They can be taken even before visiting a doctor. It is recommended to do this only in cases where the pain with nausea has become very severe or appears too often.
Painkillers may cause side effects in people with serious chronic illnesses. Therefore, before taking, you must read the instructions and make sure they are safe. The most popular tablets:
- Nurofen;
- Citramon;
- Tempalgin.
Activated charcoal is great for eliminating nausea. It can also be replaced with Motilium, Sorbex or Cerucal. If symptoms persist, then you should not increase the dosage, because this can cause even more problems.
Main reasons
In most cases, headaches with a feeling of nausea appear with one-time or constant exposure to the external environment, natural changes in the body and minor health problems. All this does not require urgent treatment, and sometimes even goes away on its own without taking any medications. There are many reasons for the occurrence of such a condition.
Overwork
After extreme physical or mental stress, pain in the back of the head may appear, which is accompanied by mild nausea. Sometimes pain affects the temple or neck. They are pulsating or aching in nature, accompany a person all day and intensify in the evening. Symptoms especially often appear during severe mental stress towards the end of the working day.
Lack of sleep
With regular lack of sleep, the human body does not have time to rest, which is why more and more fatigue gradually accumulates. After some time, dizziness, pain inside the head, and other unpleasant symptoms appear. They all intensify as night approaches.
Poor nutrition
With an incorrect diet, a person does not receive all the necessary minerals and vitamins, and instead of them, the body is saturated with harmful substances that have a negative impact on well-being. Those who like to eat in fast food cafes and girls who exhaust themselves with strict diets can encounter this. Headaches with nausea are also accompanied by dizziness, decreased quality of memory and performance, abdominal pain, heartburn, and increased gas production.
Food poisoning
When eating low-quality or spoiled food, the body becomes intoxicated. Poisoning makes itself felt a few hours after eating, and the person’s condition worsens for several days. Such intoxication may be accompanied by severe vomiting, weakness, diarrhea, dizziness, and high body temperature. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
Bad habits
Smoking and regular alcohol consumption cause a significant deterioration in health after just a couple of weeks of presence in a person’s life. After a one-time drinking session, you may experience an unpleasant hangover, which causes weakness, nausea, depressed mood, and dry mouth. If you go on a binge and drink every day, the symptoms will weaken, but your health will suffer much more, and the person will constantly shiver. The worst thing for the body is the consumption of vodka and stronger drinks.
Meteosensitivity
With sudden changes in weather, severe headaches and nausea may occur, which are accompanied by drowsiness, weakness, bad mood, and chills. In older people, joints may also ache, because... they are much more susceptible to environmental influences.
Overheat
Spending a long time outside in the heat causes severe overheating of the body, which increases blood pressure, pain and nausea. Therefore, on hot summer days, it is recommended to limit the time during which you can be exposed to the sun's rays, and after returning home you should definitely take a cool shower.
Stress
Psycho-emotional stress leads to severe stress, which causes poor health, increased irritability, insomnia and headaches with nausea. With prolonged exposure to stress, the nervous system becomes depleted, which may require taking medications.
Thermoneurosis
This phenomenon causes a spasm of blood vessels, in which they narrow. This usually happens to particularly impressionable people in stressful situations. Thermoneurosis is not a disease and does not require treatment, but when it occurs, headaches, nausea, weakness, rapid pulse, and an increase in body temperature up to 38°C may appear. A person can remain in this state for up to 2 weeks.
VSD
With disorders of the autonomic-vascular system, the most common problems are headaches, accompanied by nausea, dizziness and weakness. Sometimes the symptoms are so debilitating that a person completely loses interest in the world around him. Most patients cannot clearly describe their sensations. The head may burst, squeeze, burn, and there are often feelings of numbness or internal emptiness.
Hormonal changes
Women very often experience unpleasant sensations due to changes in the body associated with hormones. This happens during puberty, menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy. In this case, as a rule, one begins to feel dizzy and also have a very severe headache. Symptoms appear constantly, sometimes getting worse.
