HEADACHE – WHY IT HAPPENS & HOW TO GET RELIEF SAFELY
A clear guide to understand your headache, common triggers, and when to seek help
Headache is one of the most frustrating problems — it disturbs your mood, focus, sleep, and entire day.
But most headaches are manageable, and understanding the cause makes treatment much easier.
Let’s simplify it.
🌡️ What Exactly Is a Headache?
A headache happens when blood vessels, nerves, muscles, or tissues around the head and neck become irritated or tight.
It is your body’s way of saying:
“Something needs attention.”
Not all headaches indicate a serious problem — many come from lifestyle factors.
🟦 Types of Headaches
1️⃣ Tension Headache
- Most common
- Feels like tight band around head
- Caused by stress, screen time, poor posture
2️⃣ Migraine
- Throbbing pain on one side
- Light/sound sensitivity
- Nausea
- Can last hours to days
3️⃣ Sinus Headache
- Pain around forehead, eyes, cheeks
- Blocked nose, heaviness
- Worse in morning or bending down
4️⃣ Dehydration Headache
- Due to low water intake
- Common in heat or busy days
5️⃣ Cervicogenic (Neck) Headache
- Stiff neck → pain radiates to head
- Very common in people working long hours on laptops
😣 Common Causes of Headaches
✔ Stress & mental tension
Major trigger in students, working professionals, parents.
✔ Lack of sleep
Even 1–2 days of disturbed sleep can cause headache.
✔ Skipping meals
Sudden drop in blood sugar → pain & irritability.
✔ Screen time overload
Mobile + laptop + TV = eye strain → headache.
✔ Heat and dehydration
Low water intake = tight blood vessels = headache.
✔ Sinus infections or allergies
Lead to heaviness and facial pressure.
✔ Caffeine overuse or withdrawal
Both can trigger headaches.
🧠 Symptoms That May Come With Headache
- Tiredness
- Irritation
- Eye pain
- Shoulder/neck stiffness
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to noise
- Heavy head feeling
🏡 Home Remedies That Give Quick Relief
😴 1. Rest in a quiet, dark room
Especially for migraines.
💧 2. Hydrate immediately
Drink water, ORS, coconut water.
🧊 3. Cold compress on forehead
Helps calm nerves.
🧘 4. Slow deep breathing
Reduces muscle tension.
👁️ 5. Follow the 20-20-20 rule for screens
Every 20 minutes → look 20 feet away → for 20 seconds.
🍲 6. Eat small, timely meals
Prevents drop in energy.
🚫 Avoid These If You Have Headache
- Skipping meals
- Excess tea/coffee
- Very bright screens
- Stressful work
- Sleeping too late
- Heavy or oily food
💊 When Medication Helps
Paracetamol or basic pain relievers can help if needed.
But frequent headaches require evaluation — self-medication is not recommended.
🚨 When to See a Doctor Immediately
Seek medical help if you experience:
- Sudden severe headache
- Headache with vomiting
- Vision changes
- Weakness or numbness
- Fever with headache
- Headache after injury
- Headache lasting > 3 days
- Headaches that keep coming again and again
Early treatment prevents serious complications.
👨⚕️ How We Help at Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic
We focus on understanding the root cause through:
- Detailed history & examination
- Blood tests if needed
- Sinus evaluation
- Neck posture assessment
- Hydration & sleep correction
- Tailored medications
- Long-term headache management plan
Our goal is quick relief + prevention.
📞 Need Help?
Dr. Ankur Bhanushali – General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Thane
📍 Aayush Multispeciality Hospital, Thane
📞 086910 33033
