Wake up with a headache? These could be the reasons

According to some previous research, this is not always the case. Namely, one out of 13 people has a headache when they wake up, but often these headaches are not something you should be worried about.

Morning headaches can create a feeling of discomfort, but also serious pain and great fatigue as soon as we open our eyes. It is important to wake up rested, fresh and with enough energy to be able to respond to the challenges that await us. It is clear, therefore, that this issue, depending on the intensity and cause, sometimes needs to be seriously addressed.

"Morning headaches are common. If they happen occasionally, it's probably nothing serious. However, waking up regularly with headaches can point to a specific cause. That's sometimes a good thing because it means we're getting a signal that something might be going on in the body, so we can influence the prevention of the cause. If you regularly wake up with a morning headache for some time, you should first of all keep in mind that you are not alone and that this is a very common phenomenon regardless of age and general health," says Dr. Nasima Shadbehr, neurologist and head of the headache clinic at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

There are several potential reasons why you wake up with a headache, he says B92.

You have sleep apnea

Chronic morning headaches are usually either migraines or tension headaches. A migraine often feels like a throbbing pain on one side of the head, along with symptoms such as sensitivity to light or nausea.

You sleep badly

A third of people experience insomnia at some point in their lives, which includes difficulty waking up, but also waking up during the night and feeling tired after waking up. Bad sleep can be caused by alcohol, stress, anxiety, and experts recommend always going to bed at the same time.

You use too many painkillers

Taking painkillers too often or excessively can be the cause of headaches, and doctors advise not to take painkillers for more than ten days in a month.

You ate or drank something

Allergies or food sensitivities can trigger migraines.

You are anxious or depressed

Morning headaches are usually accompanied by anxiety and depression, and people who suffer from migraines can also often be anxious.