Headaches are one of the most common and, at the same time, most annoying ailments of everyday life. However, many people prefer to wait until it goes away before taking something, even though this widespread habit can be counterproductive.
TikTok user recently spoke about this topic @infarmartea young pharmacist who shares advice on health and well-being. In one of his latest videos he explains why, when experiencing a headache, it is advisable to act as soon as possible and not let the discomfort “handle itself”.
The key is what happens inside the body when pain appears. At this time, molecules called prostaglandinswhich act as an accelerator: they sensitize the nerves and aggravate the discomfort. As the pharmacist explains, it is a process that feeds on itself and complicates relief if the intervention is not done in time.
Act quickly
This is where common painkillers come in, like paracetamol. This type of medication acts on the central nervous system by reducing the production of prostaglandins and, in the words of the creator herself, by “cutting off the pain signal”. If you take them early, they stop the process before it starts; If you wait too long, it will cost a lot more for them to take effect.
Therefore, his recommendation is that if you recognize the first signs and know that it is not a specific pain, it is best to treat it early. Often we think the pain will go away on its own and we end up taking a painkiller anyway, but when the pain is already stronger and harder to control.
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