Unexpected reasons giving you a headache

Unexpected reasons giving you a headache

by Neeraj Mehta (PhD)

Headache being the most common health hazards of the time, is an issue of concern for all. It is the most common occupational hazard also. Often, it is very hard to figure out the reason for it. Even a small headache cause a lot of pressure, ponding and pain in the head and it is very difficult to focus on anything while it continues.

While there are many different types of headaches, such as cluster, sinus, migraine,chronic, but these days tension headaches are seen to be as the most common type. These can be due to depression, stress, anxiety also. 

There can be several other triggers for a headache too. It could something that you ate, or inadequate sleep, etc.

1. Weight.

Studies say that obese men and women, with a BMI (body mass index) of 30 have 35% more chances of getting headaches. Severe obesity (BMI of 40) will increase the chances to 80%

2. Personality

Our personalities are an important factor in making us vulnerable to headaches. People with rigid, stubborn, intolerant and obsessive personalities will always be more prone to headaches. If this sounds like you, then, it is time to learn some relaxation techniques.

3. Late nights

Our body has a natural clock, and no matter how much we train ourselves to revert it, due to our lifestyles and work needs, the body at times react because the best relaxation it can get is by keeping the sleep time in coherence with the body clock. After sometime, the body will start reacting in the form of a headache. I f this happening to you, then you need to bring back your sleep cycle to normal.

4. Odors

Fumes from paints, smoke, perfumes, deodorants, candles, scented candles in churches and temples can give sever headaches at times.

5. Dehydration

It is one of the major causes for headaches. Dehydration i.e. loss of water causes a condition of salt imbalance in the body. Under such stress, the body triggers a headache to signal the imbalance. All you need to do during that time is to refill yourself with some fresh lime water.

6. Skipping meals

Being busy due to work is something that we completely acknowledge but hunger is on of the common causes of headaches.

7. Caffeine

A little caffeine is good to keep up the metabolism and get make you feel fresh but too much of it can easily trigger a headache.

8. Alcohol

Everybody has a different tolerance level towards substances. The physiological functioning of some bodies just rejects the intake of substances like alcohol. Headaches are reaction that the body shows during the stressful period in which the substance remains in the blood. 

Figure out your reason and take caution!

If you want to avoid the headache, avoid the trigger.

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