Headaches When Temperatures Are Cold, This Is The Cause And How To Overcome It

Illustration of causes and how to deal with headaches during cold temperatures (Freepic/lyashenko)

YOGYAKARTA During certain seasons, especially when entering seasonal changes, low temperatures will be felt in Indonesia. You may have experienced sudden headaches, more often or more severe than usual when exposed to cold temperatures. Launching Southern Pain & Neurology Clinic, Friday, July 11, there is indeed a link between cold temperatures and the frequency of chronic headaches. The following explains the cause and how to deal with headaches when the temperature is cold.

When the weather changes, air pressure goes up and down. This decrease in pressure can affect blood vessels in the brain, causing them to narrow or widen. This has the potential to trigger headaches and migraines.

The body responds coldly by narrowing the blood vessels so that the heat does not disappear quickly. But if it takes too long, the flow of blood can be hampered, and the head tightens. This is one of the causes of the headache when the temperature is cold.

When the weather is cold, you may tend to stay indoors. Lack of movement causes muscles to become stiff and tense, this is a classic factor that causes headache or headache tension and feels tense.

In cold places, the air often gets very dry. This can cause respiratory irritation and trigger headaches. This may be a relapse especially if you are prone to experiencing it before.

A study found that when temperatures decreased, the frequency of headaches actually increased significantly. Other research published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine noted that cold weather was closely related to migraine attacks, especially for those with environmental sensitivity. In addition, research in the Journal of Headache and Pain highlighted that a combination of cold temperatures, low humidity, and air pollution could also trigger migraines.

Wear a hat, scarf, or bandana to protect your head and neck from cold air. This helps prevent sudden narrowing of blood vessels.

In cold air, thirst is often reduced, even though dehydration can exacerbate headaches. Make sure you drink enough all day long.

Adding moisture in the room can relieve irritation that accompanies headaches. Healthy air helps ease muscle tensions.

Light movements such as walking in the house, stretching, or warm exercise can keep the muscles relaxed. By moving regularly, it can help reduce the risk of headaches of the type of tension.

Healthy living habits such as getting enough sleep and relaxation exercises, for example by meditation and breathing exercises, help you be more resistant to the trigger of headaches. So, start realizing the importance of managing stress and finding simple relaxation activities can be done at home or indoors.

According to the explanation above, cold temperatures can indeed trigger chronic headaches through mechanisms such as changing air pressure, narrowing blood vessels, as well as changing activity patterns, and humidity. With practical steps such as maintaining warmth, hydrating enough, maintaining room moisture, and regular fitness, you can be much more prepared to face headaches when the temperature is cold like this. If headaches are felt very often or intense, consult medical personnel.