Head feels stuffy and achy upon waking in the morning
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
A feeling of dull,闷 pain and pressure on the top of the head upon waking in the morning may be caused by physiological factors, or may be related to pathological conditions such as upper respiratory tract infection or hypertension. Appropriate treatment should be selected based on the specific underlying cause. Additionally, this symptom could also result from cervical spondylosis, intracranial space-occupying lesions, or lacunar cerebral infarction. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
A feeling of pressure and dull pain in the top of the head upon waking in the morning may be caused by physiological factors, or it could be related to pathological conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections or hypertension. Appropriate treatment should be selected based on the specific underlying cause. The detailed analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
Staying up late the previous night may prevent brain cells from getting sufficient rest, leaving the body in a state of fatigue, which can lead to a sensation of pressure and pain in the top of the head in the morning. This is generally a normal phenomenon that does not require treatment—adequate rest is usually sufficient.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Upper respiratory tract infections are typically caused by a weakened immune system and invasion of pathogens such as viruses or bacteria. When significant inflammation develops in the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, headache is a common symptom. Patients may take medications such as Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets or Azithromycin Tablets under medical guidance.
2. Hypertension
Prolonged elevation in blood pressure may lead to cerebral arterial spasms, which can also cause the aforementioned symptoms. Patients may follow their doctor's instructions to use medications such as Nifedipine Controlled-Release Tablets or Amlodipine Besylate Tablets.
In addition, such symptoms could also be caused by cervical spondylosis, intracranial space-occupying lesions, or lacunar cerebral infarction. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
