Headache in the morning, makes unbearable the whole day.
The cause of ailments can be very different from alcohol consumption the day before to serious diseases, so do not leave it unattended.
1. You don’t get enough sleep
Your body needs 7-8 hours of sleep to function properly. If you sleep less, the body thinks something is wrong and switches to an emergency mode.
Hormones in response to stress triggers the “fight or flight”, you quickens the pulse, raises pressure. All this contributes to the headache.
“All prescription drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen will help you get through the morning, says Dr. Salvatore Napoli. They will ease the pain by blocking the production of hormones, the pain-causing”.
And if after taking medication, you still feel broken and sick, spend 20-30 minutes on the daily sleep will give your body a rest. Longer sleep may cause you to feel worse, and my headache skyrocket.
A return to a normal sleep cycle will save you from pain the next morning.
2. You are too much sleep
If insufficient sleep duration causes headache, sleep, you can help yourself, isn’t it? There it was. “Night sleep more than 9 hours is associated with a decrease in serotonin levels, explains Dr. Napoli. Low serotonin levels reduces blood flow to the brain and causes headache.”
This is one reason why you feel lousy if you got up later than usual. Such a headache usually happens on weekends, when you likely to sleep longer.
According to Dr. Napoli, and the painkillers will help to solve the problem, but it is better to change the mode and sleep no more than 7-8 hours. Put the alarm clock on the weekend.
3. You sum up the endorphins
In the early morning the body produces enough endorphins — the happy hormones. In some people it causes a migraine.
Low level of endorphins may reduce the level of other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, a reduction in the production of which leads to the narrowing of blood vessels, and this, in turn, leads to insufficient blood circulation in the brain and can cause headaches.
However, experts do not know why in some people it causes headache, while others do not. According to Dr. Mark Khorsandi, in this case, a morning workout is the only way to get rid of ailments. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins.
4. Were you drinking last night
Alcohol abuse can lead to serious headaches. Not necessarily get wasted, to feel a hangover the next day.
“Even small amounts of alcohol can cause thirst because of reduced blood flow to the brain. And here you have a headache, says Dr. Khorsandi. — Alcohol can also interfere with good sleep per night — here’s another reason for the headache”.
“The right way to feel better is to restore the water balance, advises, Khorsandi. You will need water or isotonic drinks used by athletes during training. Vitamin C tablets or powder dissolved in water will help the liver faster and more efficiently remove alcohol from the body”.
5. You snore
If you snore like a tractor, it indicates sleep apnea. Snoring can be the cause of suffocation, shortness of breath, and even temporarily stop breathing at night while you sleep.
“These moments of breath lasts only a few seconds but reduce the amount of oxygen in the brain,” says Dr. Khorsandi.
From the experts while there is no exact answer as to why this can lead to headaches. Some experts suggest that reducing the amount of oxygen may be the cause widening of the blood vessels of the brain, increase the blood flow and pressure in the head. Because of all this, there is pain.
You may not even know that you have sleep apnea if you sleep alone and no one to complain about your snoring. If you think you have this problem, consult your doctor who will recommend additional means of verification.
If you are diagnosed with this disease, we have during sleep to use a special device that creates a continuous positive pressure. This will do away with a headache.
6. You’re late with a Cup of coffee
Caffeine acts as a stimulant of the nervous system. If you drink coffee regularly and one day he received a dose (e.g., slept or are trying to quit coffee), it can feel like your head is splitting.
Excluding caffeine from the diet leads to the expansion of blood vessels in the brain, resulting in enhanced blood flow to the brain and increases the pressure, causing headache.
You are more likely to get a headache, if you drink much coffee or drinking it at the same time every morning. In this case, to take the Cup would be the best way to cheer up. If you are trying to get rid of your habit, then gradually over a week or two, reduce the number of consumed coffee, and don’t act in one fell swoop.
7. You are in a depression
Headache depression can happen at any time of the day. This is due to low serotonin levels.
“But, most likely, the pain will manifest it in the morning. Depression can disrupt your normal sleep schedule, and sleep too short, and too long, leading to headaches, explains Dr. Napoli. — Pain can negatively affect your mood, thus starting a vicious circle.”
Over-the-counter drugs may help only for a while. The best solution is to remove the cause. If you think you have depression, see your doctor. Antidepressants or special therapy will return you to normal and help to solve problems with a headache.
8. Do you have high blood pressure
“If you have high blood pressure — 140/90 mm Hg. article or higher — your blood actually increases the pressure in the head, explains Dr. Khorsandi. — High blood pressure is a typical cause of headaches”.
A lot of people are not aware that they have high blood pressure until symptoms other than a headache that you can associate with something else.
Contact your doctor if headaches are rolled frequently and unexpectedly. If your pressure is too high, the doctor will recommend lifestyle changes to start to diet or do special exercises or prescribe drugs.
Usually the causes of morning headaches you can define yourself. In rare cases, the pain may indicate serious internal problems such as a brain tumor or aneurysm. “Consult your doctor if you are prone to headaches (morning or occurring at a different time of day), suffered more often than twice a week, for 3-6 months,” advises Dr. Napoli.
“You should also consult a doctor if the headache sapping the strength or impact on your life. An MRI or EEG (tests that measure the electrical activity of your brain) will tell you more about what is happening in your brain. You should also check the eyes: headaches can be caused by overexertion,” recommends Dr. Khorsandi.
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