Question
I’ve recently noticed that my forehead always feels painful, especially uncomfortable when I wake up in the morning, and medication doesn’t seem to work. I would like to ask about the causes and solutions for forehead pain.
Answer
There are numerous causes of headaches, such as colds, ear, nose, and throat diseases, hypertension, and the treatment methods should be determined according to the cause. Headaches may be due to the stimulation of the meninges or increased blood vessel tension, or they could be a signal of insufficient oxygen in the brain. Identifying the cause of the headache is crucial for targeted treatment. Physical factors such as inflammation of the head, vessel dilation, or nerve stimulation may also cause headaches. Psychological factors like stress and emotional fluctuations can also trigger migraines. Dietary factors such as excessive coffee or alcohol can also lead to headaches. Lack of sleep or life stress are also common reasons. Diseases such as eye, ear, nose, and sinus diseases may also trigger headaches. Relief methods include cold compresses, rest, massage, drinking green tea, meditation, and wrapping a towel around the head. However, it is important to note that self-treatment should not be done arbitrarily and treatment should be under a doctor’s guidance. Gastrodia elata is a traditional remedy for headaches that can be cooked with pork brain or earth chicken to help alleviate pain. Gastrodia elata is also used in the treatment of hypertension, dizziness, facial palsy, neuralgia, and is commonly used in both traditional Chinese and Western medicine.