How to treat pain in the back of the head

Pain in the back of the head should be treated according to the specific causes, mainly cold stimulation, high blood pressure, occipital neuralgia, etc. In terms of treatment, symptomatic treatment, application of medication under the guidance of a doctor, etc. should be used. 1. Cold stimulation: If the pain in the back of the head is caused by cold stimulation, resulting in cerebral vascular spasm. It is important to stay away from the cold environment and keep the head warm. 2. High blood pressure: elevated blood pressure can appear in the head, including occipital swelling, pain, oral antihypertensive drugs, such as timosartan, nifedipine controlled-release tablets, felodipine and other drugs to lower blood pressure treatment, blood pressure control can be relieved after the headache symptoms. 3. Occipital neuralgia: If the pain in the back of the head is caused by occipital neuralgia, you can be instructed by the doctor to apply methylcobalamin, pregabalin and other drugs to relieve the pain symptoms. At the same time, hot compresses and massages can be applied locally to improve local blood circulation and reduce the pain in the back of the head. If the pain in the back of the head is persistent and cannot be relieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible to diagnose the cause of the pain, and then have it treated and adjusted under the guidance of the doctor.