Causes
Below are our 13 articles in the 'causes' category:
Alcohol can make headaches worse in people already prone to them and can cause painful hangover headaches in those who are normally headache-free. Staying hydrated and limiting alcohol consumption ...
Weather can trigger headaches and migraines, whether that is temperature, pressure, humidity or a combination of all three. Identifying your specific weather sensitivities and treating headaches ...
Regardless of the type of headaches you experience research has implicated cigarettes as a headache trigger. Whether you suffer from migraines, cluster headaches or tension ones, cigarettes are ...
Hypoglycaemia is a term used to describe blood sugar that is too low to sustain the energy needs of the body. It is often cited as a headache cause and you may already be familiar with its link ...
The link between headaches and depression is complicated in that painful and often frequent headaches themselves can lead to depression and those who already suffer from depression may find that ...
Indoor and outdoor lighting can trigger a headache or migraine attack. Reducing, adjusting or eliminating incandescent and fluorescent lighting and wearing sunglasses when outside can help prevent ...
Sleep habits are an overlooked trigger of headaches and migraines. We regularly hear about sleep habits affecting areas such as concentration and memory but the effects on headaches and migraines ...
Small doses of caffeine in medication or food and drink may help your headache pain, but larger doses can cause withdrawal headaches and other unpleasant symptoms. If in doubt, speak to your doctor ...
While many people assume that all information regarding headaches applies equally to men and women, the reality is that headache triggers differ between men and women. Without taking these ...
The oral contraceptive pill is linked with migraine headaches and may increase or decrease migraine frequency and intensity. Your doctor can discuss options for other pills and methods of birth ...
Although orgasm is usually a pleasurable and positive experience for most people, it can become painful for others who find that it triggers migraine headaches. For these people, sexual activity ...
Although lifestyle factors such as diet smoking, occupation and stress can be major causes of headaches, mouth-related diseases and structural problems can also contribute. Individuals who possess ...
Sweeteners have not definitively been shown to cause headaches but anecdotal evidence and some studies suggesting a link do exist. It is recommended that those sensitive to sweeteners avoid or limit ...
