A headache is a common condition that everyone experiences from time to time. A headache may occur as a dull tightness or a heavy throbbing in the forehead. A headache generally last from around 30 minutes to around four to five days. In certain cases headaches last for prolonged periods of time. This is also known as chronic daily headaches. Chronic daily headaches are further divided into four categories: Chronic tension headache, chronic migraine, hemicrania continua and new daily persistent headache. The relentless nature of chronic daily headaches makes them some of the most irritating and severe kinds of headaches.
There are no specific causes for chronic daily headaches; however, pinched nerves in the neck, meningitis, high or low blood pressure, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries or inflamed blood vessels in the brain can also display chronic headaches as a symptom. Most people take over the counter pills to get rid of headaches and this works well in most cases. However, in your case it is imperative that you visit a doctor to negate any underlying causes for your condition. If the doctor detects any underlying cause for your condition, treating the underlying cause will get rid of your chronic headache. Chronic headaches may also be an early sign of pregnancy if experienced on getting up every morning. If you do not have any underlying conditions that cause chronic headaches then you may try a few home remedies to alleviate this condition.
- One of the most common remedies used in treating chronic headaches is the consumption of an apple with salt sprinkled on it every morning. This has to be eaten on an empty stomach. The salt helps in controlling blood pressure to a certain extent and apples are known to have a soothing effect on the nerves.
- In case you suffer from sinusitis, the headache you are experiencing could be a related problem. You can inhale eucalyptus oil that has been mixed in boiling water. The vapor from the boiling water along with the eucalyptus oil will help in opening up your nasal passages and will clear the sinus.
- Keeping your feet in very warm water before going to bed at night is another effective remedy for treating chronic headaches. Follow this remedy for 2 to 3 weeks daily for effective results.
- A juice made out of carrot and spinach can also help you get rid of chronic headaches effectively. Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A that helps in strengthening the immune system while spinach is very rich in iron and calcium content. Therefore, drinking these juices mixed together can help you get rid of this condition. You may also add a spoon of honey to this juice as honey has a soothing effect on the nerves.
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