Do you often suffer from migraine headaches on the left side of the neck?

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Migraine in general and left shoulder and neck migraine in particular are classified as common symptoms that can be encountered in all ages and occupations... And this symptom has a high risk of appearing more and more in people of all ages. sedentary subjects, often sitting or working in the wrong posture. To improve the condition of migraine, shoulder, and neck one side, besides using pain relievers, it is necessary to have a reasonable diet and healthy lifestyle

1. Signs causing left shoulder and neck migraine pain

Signs of a migraine on the left side of the neck often appear with symptoms such as: headache on one side, headache at the top of the head and can even spread down the neck, shoulder or nape. The pain caused by migraine pain in the left shoulder and neck can lead to numbness in the shoulder and neck and numbness in the limbs. The pain can be long-lasting and dull or acute, causing discomfort to the patient. In addition, the status of the left shoulder and neck migraine symptoms depends on the location where the endothelium is damaged
Left shoulder and neck migraines can manifest in a variety of ways, lasting for a long time with The level of pain is dull or into sharp, intermittent throbbing pain, making the patient feel like being jerked by the pulse. Not only that, the pain can spread to other areas of the body and prolong the pain.
The pain level of the left shoulder and neck migraine symptoms depends on each individual, and can range from mild to severe such as: intense pain that does not go away and lasts a few days or longer. The pain is usually relieved when the patient is rested and relaxed, and vice versa, these activities will make the patient more painful when the patient has to work and think stressfully.
In addition, people who have signs of migraine on the left shoulder and neck will have signs of fear of light, sound,... When the condition of left shoulder and neck migraine occurs, it will make the patient feel cold. experienced severe pain along with the suffering of loud noises.

2. Causes of left shoulder and neck migraine pain

2.1. Stress situation The pressure of work, family life makes many people have to think more, leading to a state of the brain that always has to work under stress, leading to migraines, shoulder pain on the left side of the neck at the end of each day. .
Office workers or people who work often with computers or drivers are often classified as the highest risk group for migraine headaches.
2.2. Wrong working posture Besides the stressful working state, pressure, high work intensity will affect overall health. In addition, people who sit a lot with poor working posture may have risk factors for migraine headaches.
People who do office work have a habit of sitting a lot and sitting for a long time with the posture of looking down at the computer or using fans and air conditioners blowing on the head and back of the neck will easily cause pain symptoms. left shoulder head half.
Or people lying down with the wrong position is also considered the cause of left-sided migraines. Or if you put your head up too high, lying on your side for a long time can cause migraines when you wake up.
2.3. Migraine migraine - migraine syndrome accompanied by shoulder and neck pain with people who often have insomnia, or work with intense stress or can also be affected by weather changes or women The beginning of the menstrual cycle is also a period that is at risk of causing migraine headaches.
Symptoms of left shoulder and neck migraine can recur in patients when changing diets and applying an unreasonable diet. And Migraine syndrome also causes other symptoms for patients such as: blurred vision, fear of light, loud sounds...
2.4. Other causes Left shoulder and neck migraine is manifested with many diseases related to the brain, neck and back of the neck. Diseases related to positions such as cervical spondylosis, meningitis, or diseases related to bones and joints... are classified as causes of symptoms of migraine, shoulder and neck pain. left side.
Headaches caused by pathology are often dull and prolonged, the pain can gradually increase to the level of severe pain, may be accompanied by other symptoms such as: Vomiting, high fever, .. .using pain relievers symptoms also did not improve. When experiencing serious situations, you need to see a doctor immediately for early diagnosis and timely treatment.

3. How to help relieve left shoulder and neck migraine pain

Migraine pain on the left side is not dangerous to the patient's health? Most of the migraines caused by the patient are benign and can be treated or prevented by maintaining healthy living habits, exercising, or using appropriate pain relievers. .
Some ways can be applied to help relieve the symptoms of left shoulder and neck migraine:
Limit lying on one side for too long, do not lie with your head too high. You should choose a pillow as well as choose a lying position to ensure that the spine and neck bones are always straight. Limit bending action when using the computer, or lying face down on the desk. Furthermore, you should regularly exercise the back of your neck and neck by leaning your head back in the chair. Using massage methods to help relax the muscles of the head, shoulders, neck, and nape. Simultaneously combined with hot compress to bring better massage effect, help reduce pain significantly. You can acupressure to help repel pain. Build a scientific, reasonable, and moderate diet, drink, and sleep, and combine it with exercise to prevent migraines, shoulder pain, and left neck pain. broadcast. Using pain relievers is considered an effective method of pain relief. However, before using the drug, you need to consult a doctor specifically to determine how to use the drug to be highly effective.

4. When to see a doctor when having symptoms of left shoulder and neck migraine?

The severity of left shoulder migraine pain is only temporary and can be used pain relievers to help ease the pain. However, you need to see a doctor for specific advice when using drugs to improve your health.
In case, experiencing some symptoms of left shoulder and neck migraine can be serious and need immediate emergency such as:
Headache with severe pain Pain can cause recurrence many times despite having been treated. use pain relievers Pain increases day by day, at the same time there is no sign of relief Pain accompanied by symptoms: nausea, vomiting,... Headache may be accompanied by symptoms related to regional nerves Weakness or complete motor paralysis Have a history of hypertension

5. Some dangerous diseases related to left shoulder and neck pain

Cervical spondylosis: The degenerative condition of cartilage or discs in the cervical spine, which is distinguished from the C5, C6 and C7 segments, often causes headaches, shoulder pain on the left, right or both sides. When this condition occurs, the patient's movement is limited, it can even cause muscle atrophy or lifelong paralysis.
Herniated disc: causing compression on nerve roots, affecting blood circulation to the brain , causing migraine, and may be accompanied by symptoms of dizziness, numbness of hands and feet
Cervical vertebrae: Causes compression and nerve damage at the cervical vertebrae, causing irritation like receptors that transmit signals to the brain that cause pain.
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