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Question
Hello doctor,
When I don't sleep at noon, I often have a headache. So the doctor advises me if I have a headache because I don't take a nap, do I need a brain tonic?
Bich (1992)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Bui Ngoc Phuong Hoa - General Internal Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
To the question "Does a headache due to not taking a nap need to be injected with brain tonic?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
A right, sufficient and scientific afternoon nap will be very beneficial to health. health, help eliminate the feeling of drowsiness and will be mentally comfortable for the whole afternoon at work. In addition, napping also improves memory, enhances concentration and creativity, especially rebalances the brain and reduces stress. So, it's normal that you don't sleep in the afternoon. It's normal to have a headache. It is best to arrange a short nap of about 30 minutes to reduce stress on the brain.
Actually, there is no brain tonic to help someone with a headache from not taking a nap. Because this is a physiological phenomenon, the brain is tired and needs rest and stress reduction. When you have a headache, you can use a common pain reliever (Paracetamol), massage the scalp, and relax.
Treatments to help improve headaches caused by not napping: Rest, relax, avoid stress, work that requires a break should not last for many hours continuously.
If you still have questions about headaches caused by not taking a nap, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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