What causes sudden pain in the back of the head?

We all know that the structure of the human brain is very complex, and different nerve centers control different senses. At the same time, our human brain consists of the cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem, and the brain is divided into two hemispheres. Our brain manages the functions of the body, and many diseases of the human body are directly reflected in the brain, such as common headaches. So what is the reason why some people suddenly experience pain in the back of their head?

The back of the head is just a common name. Medically speaking, it should be located in the area where the brain stem is located. Inside is the brain stem, the respiratory and cardiac center, which is responsible for maintaining important physiological functions such as heartbeat, breathing, digestion, body temperature, and sleep. It can be said to be the "life center." Pain in the back of the head is generally caused by cervical spondylosis. It is also necessary to exclude the possibility of cervical spondylosis. People with cervical bone hyperplasia may suffer from pain in the back of the head and neck due to hyperplastic cervical spondylitis or bone spurs compressing and irritating the cervical nerve roots.

Currently, headache is the main symptom in infectious febrile diseases, hypertension, rhinitis, trigeminal neuralgia, intracranial diseases, neurosis, concussion and migraine, etc. The reasons are mostly due to exposure to external evil, disharmony of mind and spirit, long-term illness, physical weakness and improper diet, which affect the head collaterals or brain marrow malnutrition. Headache refers to a type of pain with head pain as the main symptom, and is one of the more common clinical symptoms. Headaches are often caused by excessive fatigue, tension, cold, lack of sleep, etc., and people do not pay much attention to them. It will disappear after rest and adequate sleep. However, headaches caused by certain diseases are a signal that cannot be restored even after rest, and should be taken seriously. The causes of headaches are very complex and can occur intracranially or extracranially; locally in the head or systemically; and there are also many headaches for which no cause has yet been found.

If you have scalp pain, it is caused by tension in the scalp nerves (due to lack of rest or excessive thinking, etc.). If the pain is inside, you should go to the hospital to check the cause. Generally speaking, the pain in the back of the head caused by excessive fatigue or cervical spondylosis can be relieved by massage or hot compress, which can have a certain effect. You can also drink some tea to wake up the brain and reduce internal heat.

The above is the popularization and introduction of relevant knowledge about sudden pain in the back of the head. I hope that most friends have understood it clearly. If the pain only occurs occasionally, then you should pay attention to your daily diet and rest; if it occurs frequently, then it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up. Because the area at the back of the head is the link of life, I hope that all friends will be vigilant.