Nowadays most people keep complaining of headaches. Mild and occasional headaches are common. In such a situation, a headache can occur at any time, but some people start having a headache immediately after waking up in the morning. This condition can affect the entire daily routine and due to this the affected person is not able to do his daily work.In this article you will learn in detail about the causes and home remedies for morning headache -

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  1. Reasons for morning headache
  2. Home Remedies To Cure Morning Headache
  3. Summary
Doctors for Start Your Day Right: How to Combat Morning Headaches

Sometimes headache occurs due to some common reasons, but sometimes serious conditions can also cause headache. The causes of morning headache are as follows -

TMJ Disorder

Morning headaches can also be due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. This problem is related to the jaw. This problem occurs when the TMJ gets damaged. TMJ is the joint that supports the jaw. It helps in talking, chewing food and opening the mouth. When there is pain or stiffness, a headache may be felt in the morning.

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Tumor

Daily morning headaches can also be a symptom of brain tumor. According to the National Cancer Center, if you feel vomiting, weakness and difficulty in speaking along with headache, then it can be a sign of brain tumor. In such a situation, you should immediately contact a doctor. At the same time, if there is only a headache, then it is not necessary that it is a brain tumor.

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Other Medicines

Medicines can affect sleep. Taking medicine disturbs sleep. Because of this you may get a headache in the morning. If you take medicine when you have a headache, it can lead to decreased sleep and a worse headache in the morning. Apart from this, some medicines like benzodiazepines and insomnia medicines can also trigger headaches.

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Drinking Alcohol at Night

People who drink alcohol at night may feel a headache in the morning. In fact, drinking excessive alcohol at night disrupts sleep and can cause headaches in the morning. According to research, when a person drinks too much alcohol, he has a higher risk of getting a headache and hangover the next day.

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Muscle Strain

Many times the muscles of the neck and shoulders get strained during sleep. This creates tension in the muscles. Strain in the neck muscles can cause morning headaches. Use the right pillow while sleeping at night to avoid morning headaches. Also keep your position correct while sleeping.

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Snoring

Sleep is affected due to snoring or sleep apnea. Because of this a person may get a headache in the morning. In case of sleep apnea, there is difficulty in breathing many times at night. Headaches caused by sleep apnea usually last for 30 minutes.

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Depression

Depression is also a main cause of morning headaches. Headache and depression are related to each other. Many studies have also shown that due to poor mental health conditions, a person may have a headache in the morning. Some studies have also shown that people suffering from migraine are 2.5 times more likely to suffer from depression than other people. Headaches can be reduced by reducing anxiety, stress and depression.

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep-related problem, which can cause lack of sleep. In this situation the person finds it difficult to sleep. When a person lacks sleep, he may feel a severe headache in the morning. Insomnia can also trigger migraine. Many researches have proved that people who sleep less than 6 hours have to face headaches more. Getting too much sleep can also cause headaches.

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Many people take painkillers again and again when they have a headache. Doing this can cause harm to health. Some effective home remedies can be used instead. This can provide some relief from morning headache -

Massage

Head massage can also be done to get relief from morning headaches. Peppermint and lavender oils can help reduce headaches. For this, put a few drops of oil on the head, then massage the head with light hands. This will make you feel relaxed, sleep better and provide complete relief from headache.

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Drink Enough Water

Dehydration can also cause headaches. In such a situation, you should drink an adequate amount of water. To avoid dehydration, you can consume juicy fruits. Also, drinking coconut water and herbal tea can also help in reducing headaches. Also avoid consuming alcohol.

Exercise

Doing yoga relieves stress and increases flexibility. The problem of insomnia can also be avoided by doing yoga. This gives good sleep. Doing yoga regularly can help in reducing morning headaches. With this the intensity of headache can be reduced. A study has found that people who did yoga continuously for 3 months got rid of headaches forever.

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Cold Compress

Using a cold compress may help reduce headache symptoms. For this, take a waterproof bag, put ice in it and wrap it in a towel. Then apply it on the neck and forehead. Muscle stress can be reduced by applying cold compress. Besides, it also reduces swelling. If you want, you can also apply a cold gel pack on your head. This helps a lot in reducing morning headaches and migraine.

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Sleep Well

Due to lack of sleep, you may get a headache in the morning. In such a situation, one must take complete sleep. To stay healthy, it is always good to take 7 to 9 hours of sleep at night. With this, morning headaches can also be avoided.

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Magnesium Rich Diet

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body. Magnesium can be a good home remedy to treat morning headaches. Lack of magnesium in the body can also cause migraine. Studies have shown that taking 600 mg of magnesium daily can help reduce the severity of headaches.

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Many people feel headaches after waking up in the morning. This can happen due to many reasons, but if regular yoga and head massage is done, then headache can get relief. Morning headaches can be avoided even after getting enough sleep. At the same time, sometimes a headache can be a sign of some serious diseases, so if you are having a headache every morning, then do not ignore it.

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