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I get headaches and feeling of nausea frequently - #11189

Shatakshi

Whenever skip a meal or while travelling i get headache i want to know the reason and treatment for this When i take painkiller onlythen it goes . Sometimes when i take hot water bath i reduces. It happenes headache with a feel of vomiting and nausea.

Age: 21
Chronic illnesses: No
Nausea
Head ache
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45 days ago
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Migraine (most likely)

Triggered by skipping meals, stress, travel, irregular sleep.

Usually associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound.

Heat (hot shower) sometimes relieves muscle tension -reduces pain.

Advise Don’t skip meals – eat every 3–4 hours, even light snacks. Maintain hydration (2–3 L/day). Keep regular sleep schedule (7–8 hrs). Identify and avoid personal triggers (certain foods, stress, dehydration, skipping meals).

When headache starts - go to a dark, quiet room, apply cold compress on forehead, take rest.

Take painkiller onset of migraine Kindly visit neurologist for confirmation

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Frequent headaches accompanied by nausea and the sensation of vomiting, especially triggered by skipping meals or traveling, can often be related to migraine or tension-type headaches. When meal-skipping is involved, it might be linked to low blood sugar levels, which can trigger these headaches. Consider ensuring regular, balanced meals with complex carbohydrates and proteins to stabilize your blood sugar. Also, traveling can be a stressor for some people, leading to tension headaches. In such cases, stress management techniques like relaxation exercises or meditation might be beneficial. The fact that painkillers like over-the-counter medications provide relief suggests that it might be an acute headache episode like a migraine. While these can be used occasionally, relying on them too often is not recommended, as it may lead to medication overuse headaches.

A hot water bath providing relief could imply that muscle tension is contributing to your headache, so you might try gentle stretching exercises for your neck and shoulders, aimed at reducing muscle strain. If nausea accompanies your headaches, ensuring adequate hydration and perhaps considering ginger as a natural remedy might help; ginger has natural anti-nausea properties. Still, it’s key to avoid self-diagnosing and oversimplifying the issue. Effective management may require further investigation into potential triggers, lifestyle, and potentially underlying conditions. It would be prudent to keep a headache diary, noting the frequency, severity, and triggers to share with a healthcare provider. If symptoms persist or worsen, it’s critical to consult with a healthcare professional to rule out any other underlying conditions and tailor a management plan specifically for you. In some cases, persistent headaches might signify a more serious concern, requiring more specialized treatment.

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