Neurogenic scalp pain generally refers to neurogenic headache, neurogenic headache etiology is not clear, may be related to nervous tension, excessive brain use, social environment and other factors, can take general, drug, psychological and other methods of treatment.
1. General treatment: when headache attacks, patients should rest immediately to avoid persistent mental tension; avoid overwork, and reasonably arrange the rest time; pay attention to the regulation of psychology and emotion, communicate and exchange with others, and can be appropriate for physical exercise, distraction, relaxation.
2. Medication: For those with unbearable pain, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, etc. can be taken as prescribed by the doctor to alleviate the pain; for those who suffer from insomnia, sedative drugs such as alprazolam, clonazepam, etc. can be used to improve the symptoms; those who suffer from depression can be treated by doxepin and amitriptyline.
3. Psychotherapy: You can also seek the help of a psychiatrist to relieve tension and anxiety through cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological counseling to reduce the attack of the disease.
Neurogenic headache is more difficult to cure, but after standardized treatment, the symptoms can be improved. If not treated in time, it can affect the quality of life of the patients, so it is recommended that the patients keep a good mindset, go to the hospital in time and cooperate with the doctor for treatment.