There are several day-to-day items and actions that can bring on headaches (Image: Getty)
Most people will have experienced headache discomfort at least once in their lives. Headaches are annoying, but most of the time, they’re harmless.
It’s not just feeling ill or generally run down that can trigger a pounding head. The NHS has listed a few of the most common causes that might be the reason behind your discomfort.
The health service claims that . But, if you suffer from particularly painful or repeated headaches, then do not hesitate to speak with your GP.
Anyone with persistent problems is advised to keep a headache diary. This might help you work out what triggers them and can help you learn to avoid or treat the problem.
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Your emotions play a big part in controlling headaches too. You may end up with a sore head after feeling particularly angry.
The health service claims: “When you’re angry, muscles in the back of your neck and scalp tense up, causing a tight band-like sensation around your head. This is a sign of a tension headache.”
People may also experience headaches from other conditions such as and . Both can be corrected if they’re causing issues with self-help or by speaking to a dentist or physical therapist, respectively.
But your headaches could have other physical triggers, too. For example, .
Food is one of the most common triggers among people, with seemingly countless items having the potential to cause headaches. The NHS lists things like .
Experts also highlight . Better known as ‘brain freeze’, these rarely last more than a minute or two.
Headaches are sometimes an excuse couples use to avoid being intimate. But, according to the NHS, doctors think headaches during or after sexual intercourse are due to .
The inconvenient headaches can last for a few minutes or up to an hour, but that doesn’t mean you need to avoid intimacy. Experts advise taking a painkiller a few hours beforehand to block the headache.
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Bright lights could also be a major trigger, especially if it’s something flickering. This is because , which then activate the migraine centre.
Your headaches might even be down to the weather, with many reporting that grey skies, high humidity, rising temperatures and storms can all bring on the dreaded feeling. There’s not much you can do to change the weather, but you can prepare.
Looking at a forecast, you can predict when you’re likely to have a headache. Then, make sure you have some painkillers ready for when you might need them.