Why do headaches occur?

Headaches can be caused by lack of adequate sleep, stress, eye problems, dehydration, excessive screen use, or migraines.

What should you do if you have a headache?

Drink water, rest your eyes and head, apply cold or hot compresses, and take mild painkillers if necessary.

What are the ways to prevent headaches?

Regular sleep, drinking enough water, eating healthy foods, managing stress, and reducing screen use help prevent headaches.

When should you see a doctor for headaches?

If the headache is repeated, very severe, starts suddenly, or is accompanied by problems such as blurred vision, vomiting, or fainting, then you must consult a doctor.

What is the difference between a headache and a migraine?

A common headache subsides in a short time, but a migraine is long-lasting and is accompanied by intolerance to light/sound, eye pain, nausea, etc.

What are the home remedies for headaches?

Drinking ginger or lemon tea, cold/hot compresses on the head, massage with coconut or mustard oil, and yoga often help reduce pain.

Home and medical methods to reduce headaches

Home and medical methods to reduce headaches

A headache is a common health problem that often disrupts our daily lives. Sometimes it is caused by minor reasons, and sometimes it can be a symptom of a serious illness. Therefore, everyone needs to know the causes and remedies of headaches.

🧠 Common causes of headaches

Tension or mental stress - excessive thinking, anxiety, stress.
Lack of sleep - If you do not get enough sleep, your head feels heavy.
Dehydration - If you drink less water, you can get headaches.
Eye problems - If your eyesight is weak or if you look at your mobile/computer for a long time.
Migraine - A special type of headache, usually with severe pain on one side.
Going out in the sun or in the heat - Headache due to heatstroke or sunstroke.
Being on an empty stomach - If you do not eat for a long time, your blood sugar drops and you get headaches.
Excessive coffee or sudden reduction in coffee Caffeine can cause headaches if you stop drinking it suddenly.
Cold or sinus problems – Headaches caused by a cold.

🌿 Remedies to reduce headaches

✅ Drink enough water (about 8 glasses) every day to stay healthy.
✅ Get enough sleep – 6-8 hours a day.
✅ Hot or cold compresses – Cold compresses are beneficial for tension headaches, and hot compresses for the sinuses are beneficial.
✅ Reduce stress – do meditation, breathing exercises.
✅ Give your eyes a rest – take breaks from using your mobile/computer continuously.
✅ Do light exercise – increases blood circulation, reduces headaches.
✅ Limit caffeine – not too much or too little.
✅ Eat a balanced diet – avoid being on an empty stomach.

🌿 Home remedies for headache

Ginger tea ☕ – Ginger improves blood circulation in the head and reduces pain.
Mint leaves 🌱 – Applying mint juice on the forehead or drinking mint tea can reduce headaches.
Lemon water 🍋 – Mixing lemon with lukewarm water reduces dehydration and gas-related headaches.
Basil leaves 🌿 – Basil leaf tea relaxes the body and reduces head pressure.
Lavender oil/eucalyptus oil 💆 – Lightly massaging the forehead or neck provides quick relief.
Cucumber or potato slices 🥒🥔 – Placing cold cucumber or potato slices on the forehead cools the head and reduces pain.
Soaking feet in warm water 🛁 – This normalizes blood circulation in the body, relieves headaches.

👉 These are good for mild headaches. However, if you have regular or severe headaches, it is important to see a doctor.

🚨 When should you see a doctor?

If the headache suddenly becomes very severe.
If the headache is accompanied by blurred vision, dizziness, or difficulty speaking.
If it does not subside despite regular medication.
If it occurs repeatedly for many days.

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