Although common headaches can be relieved with rest, if you experience blurred vision, unbearable pain, fever, or neck stiffness, you should see a doctor immediately. It is important to avoid self-medicating for headaches and identify the underlying cause. Small changes in lifestyle can go a long way in preventing headaches.
Before ignoring a headache, it is important to understand why it occurs:
Tension Headache: Stress, whether work-related or not, is the most common cause. It causes a pain that feels like a band being tightened around the head.
Migraine: This is a severe pain that is felt on only one side of the head. It may be accompanied by intolerance to light and sound and nausea.
Sinusitis: Pain felt in the forehead, on both sides of the nose, and in the cheeks. This is caused by swelling in the sinuses due to a cold or allergy.
Vision problems: Looking at a mobile phone or computer for a long time causes eye strain and leads to headaches. You should also check if it is time to use glasses.
Dehydration: A decrease in the amount of water in the body is a major cause of headaches.
Insomnia and eating disorders: Not eating on time (hunger) and lack of sleep at night can cause headaches.
Blood pressure (High BP): A sudden increase in blood pressure can cause severe pain in the back of the head.