Headache and drowsiness are often dull, prolonged headaches accompanied by feelings of fatigue and drowsiness, causing the patient to lack alertness and difficulty concentrating. There are many causes of headaches and drowsiness such as aging, unreasonable living or resting regimen, alcohol consumption, stress, sleep apnea syndrome, anemia, poor cerebral blood circulation, and hematoma. brain… The duration and level of pain vary depending on the cause.
Your headaches and drowsiness during the day, along with a feeling of fatigue, may be due to sleep apnea at night, causing lack of oxygen to the brain. If the pain often occurs in the afternoon after work, it may be due to stress. A migraine that lasts for many hours with sensitivity to light and noise is likely a Migraine headache.
To accurately diagnose the cause of sleepy headaches, your doctor will initially examine you clinically. Based on the results, the doctor can prescribe the patient for necessary tests and scans. Such as electroencephalography, polysomnography, blood tests, cerebrospinal fluid examination, X-ray, CT or MRI… From there, the doctor can prescribe appropriate treatment.
Doctor Tam examines patients with headaches and drowsiness. Illustration photo: Tam Anh Clinic District 7
Besides treatment according to the doctor, patients can apply additional treatment support measures to reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches and drowsiness. For example, patients are physically active for about 30 minutes a day to help their body stay flexible, increase resistance, and improve sleep quality, thereby contributing to reducing fatigue, pain, and mental sharpness and alertness.
Eating a full, balanced diet with nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals helps improve overall health and reduce headaches and drowsiness caused by nutritional deficiencies or anemia. Drink 1.5-2 liters of water every day, do not smoke, avoid alcohol and psychoactive substances. Supplementing natural active ingredients from blueberry and ginkgo biloba helps regulate brain blood and increase nutrients to the brain.
Arrange reasonable time to study, work, and rest to have time to relax and avoid stress and anxiety. From there, patients reduce headaches and improve sleep