Headache - Some Surprising Causes We Need to Know || Written by @chilaw, 7th Oct, 2023

Friends and Brethren in the house, I am delighted to have at least come up with a topic outside of the engagement challenge topics. It has been topics from the engagement that have dominated the entire platform since there are no longer breaks in between one season from the other. Not minding this tight schedule, I would like to make a post on one of the commonest things we complain about each time we feel some kind of discomfort.

Headache is one of several symptoms that come from the discomfort we get from body system changes or stress after the day's activity. This may be one of the most common beliefs we have that it is majorly from a stressful moment during our day's task. But there are other surprising causes of headaches which if we pay more attention to, will definitely take note of when it occurs.

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Some of these listed items may want you to start giving attention to them and becoming conscious of them when you come around them.

• Attempt to handle Blurry Vision

This is a usual fact that most strains from the eye have a direct impact on the brain in just a matter of seconds. When we try to focus on some things that are seemingly blurry but in an attempt to still read them especially when they are close, this tends to have an impact on us. For farsighted individuals, things tend to be a bit fuzzy when they are close to the eyes. Possible causes of this may be due to short eyeballs or a flat Cornea. People may have this defect from birth or as they age.

One should visit the doctor for for immediate solution. There are cases where glasses are recommended or contact lenses and possible surgery is done to correct these defects.

• Tensed Shoulders and Neck

Hunching over the computer for several hours or holding the those with the business of holding their cell phones with their shoulders while making or receiving calls, is one of the possible causes of headaches as we tense the neck and shoulder. Stress in the jaw muscles during this activity due to where they are pressure on the shoulder is also a likely cause of strain that alerts for headache.

A hot shower when home, a warm pad massage on those areas, or over-the-counter medics would do better to this cause and bring relief. Other relaxation approaches or exercises will also bring instant relief even before it trigger any form of ache.

• Hunger

Starvation or skipping meals is one we may not find pleasing when this strike on the head comes. This could one low sugar which in essence triggers headaches. It is ideal we have several smalls at intervals rather than waiting to have those three lumpsum meals for the day.

• Skipping the Morning Coffee

Due to the indulgence, we create a routine and habit that shouldn't be skipped or stopped in a hurry. The body gets used to this that when it is skipped it reminds the system with a throbbing head. Even when our favorite coffee isn't handy, we should improvise and make alternatives available like black and green tea. If the intention for the skip is to top its consumption, this be gradually done rather than an abrupt quit.

In doing this, a weekly plan of a 25% cut on the amount of consumed coffee should be put in place until the body gets used to it and probably a quit in place.

• Had Sex

There are tendencies of having a dull ache around the neck or head area that worsens when we are sexually excited. This may also be observed as a throbbing headache that comes when we just climax. There are some that have both experiences in this circumstance with lasting periods of minutes and other cases hours. This is nothing to worry about it is important to tell your doctor if you do have this before and after sex, especially for those having these symptoms for the first time.

• Swollen Sinuses

This is when we have a simple cold that inflames hollow areas around the jaw, cheekbones, or forehead. Inflammations come with pain and this may worsen as we bend over. The first point of call when this happens is a throbbing ache. Over-the-counter medics would deal with this issue but in situations where symptoms do not subside and get worse, we should call a doctor.

I hope these are eye-opening surprises, never to worry, there are many other causes of this symptom which I will also want to share in my next publication. Part 2 of this topic will reveal more about these surprising causes. Thank you friends, and stay safe as much as you can.