Morning Headaches Linked to High Blood Pressure

Kathmandu. Feeling heaviness or pain in the head upon waking up is a common problem for many people. People often ignore it, considering it a sign of lack of sleep or fatigue.

But sometimes it can also be linked to high blood pressure. However, not every morning headache may be a sign of high blood pressure. Blood pressure is not stable throughout the day. It fluctuates over time. Blood pressure decreases during sleep and increases again after waking up. Therefore, headaches should never be ignored.

If high blood pressure is not controlled, headaches can worsen. It can cause a feeling of heaviness in the head, mild pain, or pressure in the back of the head upon waking.

Other causes of headache

•  Lack of sleep
•  Excessive worry
•  Obstructive sleep apnea
•  Stopping breathing during sleep
• Dehydration
• Grinding teeth during sleep
• Disruption of sleep schedule

When to worry?

Occasional headaches are generally not a cause for concern. But if you have a daily or frequent headache immediately after waking up, and you are already a high blood pressure patient and have the following symptoms, then you should not delay going to the doctor.

•  Chest pain
•  Difficulty breathing
•  Blurred vision
•  Severe dizziness
•  Weakness in hands and feet
•  Difficulty speaking

How to control high blood pressure?

It is important to keep high blood pressure under control to avoid its complications.

•  Taking correct medication
•  Eating less salt
• Maintaining weight control
•  Exercising regularly
•  Drinking less alcohol

(Disclaimer: This content with advice provides general information only, for more information always consult an expert or your doctor.)