Why Does My Head Ache?
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min read
Your Vision's Blurry
You may get a headache when you try to focus on something near your face. If you're farsighted, things look fuzzy as you get closer to them. It could be because your eyeball is too short or the clear covering on your eye, called the cornea, is too flat. You might be born with it, but it starts to happen to most folks after age 40. Your doctor can help with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery that corrects the shape of your cornea.
You Tense Your Neck and Shoulders
Holding your phone on your ears and shoulders, sitting for long hours in the front of computer or stress may lead to headache tension. A hot shower, warming pad, and over-the-counter meds can help. Regular exercise along with meditation and other relaxation approaches might stop it before it starts.
You're Hungry
Low blood sugar as you dont eat for a long period can trigger headache so try small frequent meals and have some snacks like nuts and veggies.
You Skipped Your Morning Coffee
If you forget to have your regular cup of coffee your head may remid you. When coffee isn't at hand, green or black tea or even dark chocolate will do. Cut down by about 25% a week to get used to it instead of quitting suddenly the coffee intake.
You Had Sex
You may have a dull ache in your neck or head that worsens as you get more sexually excited. Or it might be a throbbing headache that arrives quickly just as you climax. Some people feel both. Most last minutes, but it can be hours. It's usually nothing to worry about, but tell your doctor right away if you get a headache during or after sex, especially if it never happened before or it's sudden, which could be signs of something serious.
Your Sinuses Are Swollen
A simple cold can inflame hollow areas behind your cheekbones and forehead. The swelling could cause pain there that worsens when you bend over. It might be hard to breathe because mucus, which can get thick and yellow or green, doesn't drain properly. Over-the-counter drugs can often help you manage it. There's no need to call your doctor unless the symptoms are bad, don't go away, or get worse.
You Drank Too Much Last Night
Hangover with headache that's because alcohol disturbs your sleep and rids your body of liquid. You may feel tired and nauseous, too. About five to eight drinks for men and three to five for women is enough to cause it. Rehydrate with water, broth, or sports drinks. Anti-inflammatory drugs can help, but avoid acetaminophen, which is too hard on your liver when you've been drinking.
You Just Ate Ice Cream
Eating ice cream too fast may result in headache. the scientists are not sure about the reason but it is maybe due to the cold temperature of ice cream which shrinks the muscles of mouth and activate pain signals.
You Hit Your Head
Headaches can start right away or months after an injury. They might be at the site of the blow or all over your skull and may get worse when you're stressed. The cause isn't always clear, but sometimes too much blood builds up in one spot. This is called a hematoma. In serious cases, you may feel weak, confused, nauseous, and forgetful. See your doctor if you have any of these symptoms or if you have a headache after hitting your head.
You Have an Ear Infection
Bacteria or a virus may infect the air-filled middle ear, where tiny bones vibrate to make the sounds you hear. It usually happens fast. Fluid buildup could cause ear and head pain along with drainage of liquid, blood, or pus. Consult your doctor as he/she can trach the infection and give treatment. In some cases the symptoms will gone after 1-2 weeks.
You Overdo Your Pain Relievers
Over-the-counter medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen may cause headaches if you use them more than 15 days a month. Prescription opioids or drugs with caffeine might do it in just 10 days. People who get migraines are more likely to have this problem. You can consult your doctor as he/she can change the medications and find appropriate strategies.
You Ate a Headache "Trigger"
Some types of food trigger headache:
Aged cheese
Some fruits and nuts
Alcohol
Foods with nitrates, like hot dogs, sausage, or bacon
Fermented or pickled foods like sauerkraut or relish
A flavor enhancer called MSG
You can figure out what it causes headache by simply trach through a food journal.
You Just Worked Out
You may have headache at both side of your head after you exercise hard. Running, swimming, or weightlifting can bring it on. There is nothing to worry about but you can consult your doctor to make sure everything is okay. Get medical help right away if you also throw up, pass out, or have double vision.
You've Got the Wrong Pillow
Wrong posture may lead to headache.And if you toss and turn, the lack of sleep might also lead to a pounding head. Look for a pillow that keeps your head and neck in line with the rest of your body, as if you are standing up. Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist if you can't get comfortable.
When to Call emergency
A headache may be sign of a serious condition. It could be a condition that develops slowly, such as a brain tumor. Or it could be a medical emergency, like a stroke. Call the emergency when the pain is sudden or you have any of the following symptoms:
Numbness or weakness on one side of your face or body
Garbled speech or confusion
Trouble seeing
Dizziness
loss of balance
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