Why You Wake Up With Headaches Every Morning

How can you prevent morning headaches by adjusting their sleep environment and habits?

These follow are :-

Strained Muscle:

• Incorrect pillow or sleeping position can cause neck muscle strain.
• Muscle contraction limits blood flow, leading to the accumulation of waste products (lactic acid, carbon dioxide, water).
• Nerve irritation results in tension headaches or migraines with mild to moderate pain, slight nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Teeth Grinding (Sleep Bruxism):

• Nocturnal teeth grinding, often linked to high stress levels.
• Can exacerbate temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), causing jaw pain, muscle discomfort, and resulting in constant headaches.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA):

• Breathing pauses during sleep in OSA lead to low oxygen levels.
• Increased carbon dioxide in the brain and elevated pressure inside the skull result in morning headaches.
• Characterized by headaches on both sides, occurring more than 15 times a month, with a squeezing quality that typically resolves within four hours of waking.

Prevention and Treatment:

• Identifying the specific cause of morning headaches allows for targeted prevention and treatment.
• Proper interventions can alleviate discomfort, enhance sleep quality, and improve overall well-being.

Source:-https://www.verywellhealth.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-am-headaches-3014738 

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