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14 Surprising Causes of Everyday Headaches

Know when you should seek urgent medical help

David Onu, MD
5 min readMar 4, 2022

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There are many causes of headaches; some are common, while others may surprise you. I will discuss simple actions to find relief during episodes.

Also, sometimes, you will need to seek urgent medical help with your headaches to exclude severe health conditions.

Migraines and tension headaches are two of the most typical causes of primary headaches. But, there are many other recognised types of headaches within the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd Edition (ICHD-3).

Surprising causes of headaches

1. Stress

Stress and anxiety cause headaches-anxiety results in a build-up of the fight-and-flight hormones inside our bodies. Stress management is the solution. While you can’t control everything, you can change how you respond to the things that affect you.

For example, consider regular meditation, relaxation, and massage. Also, engaging in counselling therapies can help you manage daily stresses better.

2. Sleep

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David Onu, MD
David Onu, MD

Written by David Onu, MD

I’m an Australian Specialist Medic who inspires people through my writing to grow their relationships, whether married or single and be healthy. davidonu.com

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