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Surprising Headache Triggers

Headache is the symptom of pain in the face, head, or neck. It can occur as a migraine, tension-type headache, or cluster headache. There is an increased risk of depression in those with severe headaches.

Headaches can occur as a result of many conditions. There are a number of different classification systems for headaches. The most well-recognized is that of the International Headache Society, which classifies it into more than 150 types of primary and secondary headaches. Causes of headaches may include dehydration; fatigue; sleep deprivation; stress; the effects of medications (overuse) and recreational drugs, including withdrawal; viral infections; loud noises; head injury; rapid ingestion of a very cold food or beverage; and dental or sinus issues (such as sinusitis).[5]

Treatment of a headache depends on the underlying cause, but commonly involves pain medication (especially in case of migraine or cluster headache). A headache is one of the most commonly experienced of all physical discomforts.

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Weather

Weather

Temperature changes can make a migraine more likely. Whether it's a heat wave or a cold snap, the change can trigger a headache. Sunny, hot days can do that, too. Rain or changes in barometric pressure also may lead to headaches. While you can't change the weather, you can wear sunglasses on a bright day, stay hydrated, and avoid the midday sun.
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Exercise

Exercise

Strenuous activity can sometimes lead to headaches. Examples include jogger's headache and even a sex headache. These types of headaches are most common in people who are likely to get migraines. Call 911 if you get a severe headache suddenly after doing something that's physically hard, or if it's your first headache of this kind and you also get vomiting, double vision, or a rigid neck.
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Cheese

Cheese

A migraine trigger for some people is aged cheese, including blue cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, and Swiss. The problem may be a substance called tyramine. The longer a food ages, the more tyramine it has.
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Cold Cuts

Cold Cuts

Cold cuts and other processed meats often contain tyramine and food additives such as nitrites, which may trigger headaches in some people. If you think this could be a trigger for you, try taking these foods out of your diet for a while to see if it makes a difference.
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Smoking

Smoking

Smoking may trigger headaches, and not just for the person holding the cigarette. Secondhand smoke contains nicotine, which causes blood vessels in the brain to narrow. Giving up cigarettes or staying away from secondhand smoke helps a lot if you get cluster headaches. These are extremely painful headaches that happen on one side of your head. They can also cause eye and nose symptoms.
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Find Your Triggers

Find Your Triggers

By doing this, you may be able to stop headaches before they start. The best way is to keep a headache diary. Every day, note the foods you eat, stressful events, weather changes, and physical activity. Whenever you have a headache, jot down the time it starts and stops. This will help you find patterns so you can avoid your triggers. There are also phone apps you can use to identify your triggers.
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Get Moving

Get Moving

Exercise is a powerful stress reliever. You can do anything you like. Walking is a great choice. When you walk, the swinging motion of your arms tends to relax the muscles in your neck and shoulders. Breaking up those knots gets at the root of some headaches.
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Eat Regular Meals

Eat Regular Meals

No more hunger headaches! Eating good-for-you meals throughout the day (with smaller portions, so you don’t eat too much) will keep your blood sugar on an even keel. Try to pair a protein with a complex carbohydrate, such as peanut butter on whole-grain bread or a chicken breast with brown rice. Also, sip enough fluids, since dehydration can also give you a headache.
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Medicine's Role

Medicine's Role

Over-the counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen work well against many types of headaches. But using these medicines daily, or nearly every day, can bring on medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches -- headache pain that returns as soon as the pills have worn off. For frequent or severe headaches, ask your doctor what would help.
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When to See a Doctor

When to See a Doctor

If you get a new headache that is unusually severe or lasts longer than usual, see a doctor. Tell her if your headache pattern changes, such as if they happen more often or if you have new triggers. Call 911 if you have a severe, sudden headache (out of the blue or after an accident or head injury), or if you also have vision changes, trouble talking, movement problems, confusion, seizure, a fever, or a stiff neck.
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