Headaches are a familiar symptom to many people, but in many cases the pain lasts for a long time, recurring even after seeing many doctors and taking medicine regularly.
According to doctors, the root cause sometimes does not lie in the treatment regimen, but comes from seemingly very simple living habits.
Dr. Priyanka Sehrawat, an internist and neurologist at AIIMS Delhi (India), said that most patients with chronic headaches have triggers, originating from their daily lifestyle. If these factors are not adjusted, drugs can hardly bring long-term effects.
Dr. Sehrawat frankly shared: "No matter how many neurologists you meet, headaches will not disappear if you do not avoid the factors in daily life. About 80-90% of headach patients have triggers from their daily lifestyle.
According to her, many people focus too much on changing drugs or finding new doctors, but ignore basic habits.
Many patients say that they have seen 4-5 doctors and taken all kinds of medication but still have headaches. Meanwhile, they do not eat breakfast on time, have irregular meals, and often fast. With such a lifestyle, the pain can hardly be relieved," Dr. Sehrawat emphasized.
According to the doctor, irregular eating is the most common factor. Skipping meals, fasting for a long time or eating irregularly can reduce blood sugar, thereby triggering headaches.
Besides, not drinking enough water, especially in people who work stressed or exercise a lot, is also a cause that is often underestimated.
Psychological stress and sleep disorders are two other important factors. Work pressure, prolonged anxiety, sleeping late or not getting enough sleep can cause the nervous system to become overloaded, making headaches appear more frequently and difficult to control.
Dr. Sehrawat believes that medication still plays a necessary role in the treatment of headaches, but is not the only solution.
Maintaining a fixed eating time, drinking enough water, sleeping on time and learning how to manage stress is the key to controlling pain sustainably.
When basic habits are adjusted, treatment effectiveness will improve significantly," Ms. Sehrawat affirmed.
(The article is for reference only, not for professional advice. Always consult a doctor or medical expert if you have questions).
