I can remember exactly which vacation i took when I realized There is science to back up why you are more likely to get a headache in a warmer climate.
Finally, medical professionals have provided an explanation for why we have more headaches and migraines during our vacations. Yes, a good chunk of us might link it to the all-inclusive bar we've been hanging out at since we opened our eyes for the day!
But many of us might have woken up with a horrible headache despite only a couple of drinks - or feel it creeping over our skulls as the day goes on, leading to an early night where you're clutching your head in a dark hotel room... That's not fun at all
When asked, our sources said, “Weather change is one of the most common trigger factors for migraine," These findings from the study, which looked at use of migraine preventing drug Fremanezumab and whether it could prevent headaches caused by temperature increases.
Fremanezumab, which is sold as Ajovy, is administered by injection under the skin, and is part of a set of monoclonal antibodies that have hit the market in the past six years to treat migraine in patients. This class of drugs blocks a protein known as CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) which is responsible for the transmission of pain in the brain and nervous system.
A study by the Baylor College of Medicine found that headaches that seem to be caused by the heat may really be due to dehydration. When the body becomes dehydrated it is believed to trigger a headache due to narrowing blood vessels as the body loses water and electrolytes.
However, Kung said headaches shouldn’t be ignored. If they are frequent, you should see a neurologist, and if they are accompanied by neurological symptoms like weakness, numbness, slurred speech or altered mental activity, you should head to the emergency room.
Would you guys keep this information handy next time you plan your tropical getaway?