Don’t Underestimate Headaches or Neck Pains, Find Out the Cause and Overcome Immediately

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Neurosurgery specialist Dr. Agus Mahendra Inggas, Sp.BS, said, pain or headache and the neck is not to be taken lightly. If not treated immediately, head and neck pain can be bad for health.

However, some people still consider it normal to have headaches or aches/pains in the neck area for a short period of time or at least within 1-2 days. Headache or neck pain can be light to heavy. Generally, headaches can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers. However, for headaches triggered by serious illnesses, further treatment is needed.

“People must understand why headaches and neck pain must be treated immediately. Because in medical science – headaches – for example a feeling of dizziness (usually) a balance disorder, for example vertigo and others,” said Agus, who practices at Siloam Hospital. Semanggi/Mochtar Riady Comprehensive Cancer Center (MRCCC).

Furthermore, Agus said to immediately get checked if the headache occurs continuously or continuously.

“Meanwhile, headache is a condition where there is ‘something’ that is not normal in the head. If this is felt continuously, immediately go to the hospital. Don’t delay,” he stressed on the MRCCC Live Instagram last weekend.

There are two identification of headaches, namely primary and secondary. In primary headaches, the cause of the headache is unknown. Whereas in secondary headaches, the cause of the pain is known.

In addition to primary and secondary headaches, Agus also mentions referral headaches which are caused by fatigue, stress, noise and others.

“It can be overcome by regular exercise, adequate rest and maybe prescription drugs. However, we are reminded to always be aware of the frequency and intensity.”

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