What causes frequent headaches, irritability, and poor memory, and what should be done about it?
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Frequent headaches, irritability, and poor memory may be caused by physiological factors, or could result from pathological conditions such as neurasthenia or anxiety disorder; treatment should be based on specific circumstances. Regularly staying up late can lead to sleep deprivation, causing headaches and potentially impairing brain function, resulting in memory decline and slowed reaction times. Symptoms can be improved by adjusting daily routines and sleep habits.
Frequent headaches, irritability, and poor memory may be caused by physiological factors, or may result from pathological conditions such as neurasthenia and anxiety disorder. Patients need to receive treatment based on specific circumstances. Details are as follows:
1. Physiological Causes
Frequently staying up late can lead to sleep deprivation, causing headaches. It may also impair brain function, resulting in symptoms such as decreased memory and slowed reaction time. These symptoms can be improved by adjusting daily routines and developing habits of going to bed early and waking up early.
2. Pathological Causes
1) Neurasthenia
Prolonged mental stress may lead to neurasthenia, causing symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, and poor memory. Patients can seek psychological counseling at a hospital to regulate emotions and actively participate in outdoor exercise to relieve negative feelings.
2) Anxiety Disorder
Patients with anxiety disorder may experience symptoms such as headache, anxiety, and irritability. Long-term anxiety may lead to decreased memory and social impairment. Treatment may include medications such as flunitrazepam tablets, paroxetine hydrochloride tablets, or venlafaxine hydrochloride capsules, taken under a doctor's guidance.
In addition, these symptoms could also be caused by conditions such as cerebral ischemia, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, or cerebral infarction. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for examination and receive treatment based on diagnostic results.
