What are the symptoms and treatment if blown head

1 Consequences of hypothermia of the head

Colds of the head are associated with a number of unpleasant, and sometimes life-threatening consequences. Problems that can be obtained after a "light draft":

• neuritis, including neuritis of the facial nerve;
• arthritis, tendinitis( temporal tendon bursitis, tenosynovitis);
• inflammation of the sinuses of the frontal or maxillary sinuses( frontal sinusitis, maxillary sinusitis);
• otitis media;
• conjunctivitis,
• lymphadenitis;
• meningitis;
• arachnoiditis;
• infectious brain abscess, etc.

All these are serious enough pathologies that are easy to get sick, but which are then very difficult to treat. Eliminate completely complications after such diseases is very difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to do this at the first signs of malaise. Depending on the affected area of ​​the head, you need to go to doctors of completely different specializations.

Neuritis, arachnoiditis, meningitis is treated by a neuropathologist. Otitis, sinusitis, frontitis - otolaryngologist, conjunctivitis - oculist. Arthritis and other inflammatory diseases of the joint-ligament apparatus require consultation of the surgeon. Of course, the cause of this variety of ailments is not the wind itself and rain, but the weakened immune system, the presence of harmful microorganisms in the body, harmful habits( alcohol and tobacco smoking), chronic diseases, and traumas that make this or that organ more sensitive to unfavorablefactors of the external environment.

A gusty and cold wind outside, frost, but you without a hat? Cold autumn rain, but you go without an umbrella? In this case, you can easily catch a cold. You can blow your head in the heat, if you have ice cream and drink chilled drinks. Open windows of cars also contribute to a cold head. Conditioners are also the cause of many colds.

There are many other reasons why you can get a headache of colds and a lot of unpleasant complications after this disease.

2 Concomitant symptoms

Of course, the symptoms depend on the most affected area of ​​the head, on which organs and tissues affected the inflammatory process. It is necessary to pay attention to the following symptoms:

• fever;
• chills;
• headache;
• horse racing;
• dizziness and tinnitus.

These are nonspecific signs of hypothermia of the head, they may indicate completely different forms of pathology. For example, on VSD or NTSD, because for any kind of dystonia characterized by pressure changes, headache and dizziness. The increase in body temperature accompanies almost any inflammatory process, cervical osteochondrosis is the cause of dizziness, tinnitus and headaches.

Cold head accompanied by specific symptoms, which are caused by the localization of the process. Pay attention to the area affected by the pain, as well as the nature of the pain. Pain in the forehead and nasal sinuses may indicate the development of gonorrhea and frontal sinusitis. If you shoot in the mouth and eyes, forehead, cheeks, you can not drink cold water, the wind causes unbearable pain, most likely, one of the facial nerves is affected. Pain in the ear or behind the ear indicates otitis. Reddening of the mucous eyes, a feeling of resi and an alien body in the eye gives a signal about the possible onset of conjunctivitis. Pain under the jaw( just below the ear) and a slight swelling indicates the onset of lymphadenitis.

Severe headache( accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia) can signal a dangerous disease of meningitis. And if the change of position is very painful, there is no opportunity to tilt the head, body temperature has reached febrile figures, then you should immediately seek medical help. Do not wait for seizures and other terrible manifestations of meningeal lesions. Headache, aggravated by tension, jumping with a landing on the heels, and still accompanied by a disturbance of sleep, memory and apathy, can speak of the onset of arachnoiditis.

3 First aid

If the head blew, what should I do? Of course, consult a doctor. The treatment will depend on which part of the head is affected. Self-medication can be dangerous and lead to serious consequences. With such diseases, even a lethal outcome is possible.

If for some reason it is not possible to visit a doctor at once, and the symptoms are not so pronounced to cause an ambulance team, you can try to help yourself.

I blew my head, how can I help myself? First of all, you need to drink hot tea( but not boiling water, so as not to burn the already inflamed mucous membrane of the mouth and larynx).You can take Aspirin or Naise, if you have febrile temperature and chills. You need to drink as much liquid as possible.

Colds of the head require several days of bed rest. It is necessary to exclude from your diet sharp, fatty and fried dishes that can injure the inflamed mucosa of the larynx. It is necessary to give up alcohol and smoking.

If the head has blown, it needs to be warmed. Affected area can be wrapped with a woolen kerchief or put on a thin cap( but of natural wool).You can use the balm "Star"( be careful, you can not lubricate the mucous membranes, take care of your eyes).

If you have a sore throat, you can use a rinse with sage, oak bark, soda-salt solution or Ekteritsida, lubrication with Lugol.

If lymphadenitis develops or if there is pain in the ears, you can do warming up with dry heat( salt and semolina, heated in a frying pan).Make a compress( half-alcohol).It is possible with the content of camphor alcohol or dimexide, it is mandatory in breeding. Be careful because dimexide can cause a burn of the skin. Close the ear canal of the diseased ear with a cotton ball, this will save it from the cool air.

If you are concerned about pain in the eyes, lacrimation, then you can make poultices using a decoction of chamomile or tea. You can also moisten the sponge with the Ecritericide and wipe your eyes. This drug is a sterile solution of fish oil, it is a very strong natural antiseptic.

4 How to treat a cold head if you are committed to traditional medicine?

Drink tea with honey and lemon. And with raspberry jam, which is a natural anti-inflammatory drug. You can drink any vitamin teas and drinks with a high content of vitamin C and trace elements( a drink of rose hips, elderberry, viburnum, mountain ash), any natural juices in a warm form.

Natural stimulators are very good at stimulating the immune system. For example, Schizandra( removes a slight headache of a spastic nature), ginseng, eleuterococcus, ginger( has a good warming effect), arnica( improves nutrition of tissues), echinacea. In parentheses, additional properties of the plant immunostimulant are indicated, which contribute to recovery. These vegetable saviors can also be used as tinctures and additives to tea.

Not last place in self-help for a cold head is the therapy with aromatic oils. Eucalyptus, juniper, lavender, spruce, tea tree, lemon oil - all these are the strongest natural antiseptics.

Onions and garlic are very good for curing colds. These phytoncid-containing vegetables can be eaten, inhaled, and buried in the nose.

Treatment is also necessary for hypothermia of the head. How to treat the head, if it blew? Only according to doctor's prescriptions. Usually, immunomodulators and immunostimulants, NSAIDs( non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are used for this. In case of bacterial infection, antibiotics and vitamins are prescribed.

In case of severe lesions of facial nerves, brain membranes, infectious abscesses, jaw joints, treatment is carried out under the strict supervision of medical personnel in the hospital.

5 Preventive measures

Love and spare your body. Try to avoid drafts, tempered. Correctly and fully eat, observe the rules of personal hygiene, wash your hands thoroughly to avoid infection with meningitis and other bacterial infections. In the autumn-spring period, drink more vitamin drinks.

If you still get sick, do not neglect the advice of professional medics. And always bring the treatment of any disease to full recovery.