Have you been facing constant headache during summer? Doctors explain that this is link with heat

As the heat of the heat worsens, many people experience more acute and frequent headaches. There is a direct link to headache and heat, and health conditions may deteriorate in the summer season. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Atul Prasad, Vice Chairman and HOD, Neurology, Block-Max Super Specialty Hospital explained how heat heat could trigger headaches. Also read How to get rid of migraine headache rapidly? Doctors share wide guides for migraine aura, trigger, best treatment

Dehydration:

High temperature increases the loss of sweating, causing dehydration, which is a major headache trigger. Dehydration reduces blood volume, potentially reduces blood flow and oxygen in the brain.

Heat-inspired vasodilation:

Heat expands blood vessels, which can increase head pressure and contribute to headache pain, especially in migraine-prone individuals.

Sun exposure:

Prolonged contact for bright sunlight and dazzle can put the eye and brain in stress, potentially migraine or stress can trigger headaches.

Barometer pressure change:

Often connected to hot weather fronts, changes in atmospheric pressure can affect sensitive people to these innings, such as migraine suffering.

Sleep dissolution:

Heat can interfere with the quality of sleep, and poor sleep is a famous headache trigger.

Tiger for migraine:

For people with migraine, the heat is a common environmental trigger, often combining with other factors such as light, dehydration, or stress.

Summer tiredness and heat stroke:

Prolonged contact for high temperatures can cause heat related diseases, in which headache is a common symptom.

Increased Sun Risk:

Bright sunlight and dazzling can trigger light-sensitive headache (eg, migraine).

Humidity and air quality:

High humidity and poor air quality (ozone, pollution) can spoil sinus pressure and headache.

Tips to prevent heat related headache:

• Drink a lot of water throughout the day, even if you are not thirsty, especially if you are outside or active.
• Avoid the hottest part of the day, usually between 11 am and 4 pm
• Stay indoors when very hot.
• Use cooling measures such as old packs, cool shower, fans and air conditioning to keep it cool. Also read Can a headache trigger suicide? A 25 -year study gets a reply
• Wear sunglasses and a hat outside to protect your eyes and head.
• Limit caffeine and alcohol as they can spoil dehydration.
• If you are suffering from sinus headache, monitor the air quality and check the pollution levels
• See for warning signs like dizziness, dry mouth or fatigue. They mean that you are getting very hot or dehydrated.

Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.