Migraines are headaches that cause throbbing pain on one side of the head. The attack can last for a few hours or several days. Many factors can cause migraines, including hot weather.

Migraine pain can be so severe that it interferes with normal activities. How do you deal with migraines in hot weather? Check out the following review.

How does hot weather cause migraines?

Before learning how to deal with migraines in hot weather, you should understand how hot weather can cause migraines. There are several reasons that hot weather can cause migraines, including:

• Dehydration

Hot weather increases the risk of dehydration because the body loses more fluid through sweating. Dehydration can reduce blood volume and flow to the brain, triggering migraines.

• Changes in the air pressure

Hot weather is frequently accompanied by changes in air pressure. These air changes can cause migraines in some people who are sensitive to weather changes, particularly those from cool to hot.

• Direct exposure to hot sun

Direct exposure to hot sunlight can dilate blood vessels, including those in the brain. This can cause migraines, fatigue, and stress.

• Poor air quality

Hot weather is frequently associated with elevated air pollution and poor air quality. Pollutants like smoke, dust, and other fine particles can irritate the respiratory system and cause inflammation, resulting in migraines.

• Bright light

Hot weather is typically accompanied by brighter, more intense sunlight. Many migraine sufferers have photophobia, which is an excessive sensitivity to light. Bright light, particularly direct sunlight, can cause or worsen migraine attacks.

• Sleep deprivation

Hot weather can reduce sleep quality and make it difficult to fall asleep, resulting in sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, is a common migraine trigger.

How to deal with migraine in hot weather

Prolonged hot weather changes not only cause fatigue, but they can also cause migraines, which can interfere with daily activities. Here are some remedies for migraine attacks:

• Rest in a dark and cool place

Rest immediately in a dark, cool room to minimize photophobia symptoms and accelerate recovery. If necessary, use a cold compress to alleviate the headache.

• Take pain medications

Use over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed pain relievers like ibuprofen, aspirin, or paracetamol (acetaminophen). Always follow the recommended dosage on the label or prescription. Taking more than the recommended dose can result in serious side effects.

• Relaxation

Do deep breathing exercises to help you relax and reduce stress. Such techniques can help to reduce the tension that causes migraines.

• Avoid any additional triggers

During a migraine attack, you should avoid additional triggers like bright lights, loud noises, and migraine-inducing foods and drinks like chocolate, aged cheese, caffeine, salty foods, and foods rich in MSG.

If your headache does not improve or worsens, see a doctor for further evaluation. If you need medical advice or consultation, you can either visit a doctor or make use of the consultation features that are available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store.

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