As the summer season approaches us, we will be all suffering from dehydration headaches if we don’t drink enough water to keep our body hydrated. Our body requires a lot of water to function correctly which is why every time we lose more water than usual our brain starts to signal us with headaches.

The major issue with headaches is that there are so many types of problems, each caused by different factors but they all almost feel the same which is why individuals find it hard to characterized which one is a dehydration headache. So today in this article we are going to talk about what a dehydration headache is and what are some of the significant symptoms of a dehydration headache so that you can figure it out and hydrate yourself immediately.

What is a dehydration headache?

Dehydration is a state in which our body loses more water than it gains. In summer season it could be because of extensive sweating whereas in ordinary cases it can be caused after extensive workouts, etc. Dehydration headaches are headaches that are created because of the lack of water in our brain tissues. Our brain contains 80% water and if it doesn’t have the adequate amount it starts to break down in the form of headaches.

When you become dehydrated, your brain cells don’t get enough water due to which they start to shrink and pull away from the skull causing the pain receptors to trigger which results in headaches. Dehydration also causes low blood pressure due to which the blood fails to reach the blood vessels in the brain thus they start to swell up which worsens the pain.

Dehydration headache symptoms

Dehydration headaches are very versatile. They might feel different to different people as they can take place in all areas of the head. According to some individuals, it feels like a hangover while others suggest that it is like a pulsating pain that takes place on both the sides of the head and is affected by physical activity. Thus it is quite hard to narrow it down which is why you must look for common symptoms.

Common symptoms of mild and moderate

If we talk about the common symptoms of dehydration headaches that they are best explained with the help of a small survey that was published in a medical journal. According to the study, one out of every ten people suffer from a dehydration headache, and all of them describe it as an aggregating pain that worsens with physical activity. So if you well like your head is going to explode when you bend down, tilt your head and even walk then you are probably suffering from a dehydration headache.

These are the mild dehydration headaches, which according to the individuals surveyed; go away after a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 3 hours. So at first, it would be hard for you to figure them out, but if you have them regularly, then you would be able to point them out. Some of the common symptoms include:

  • Sudden thirst
  • Your mouth will start to feel dry and sticky
  • You won’t urinate as much as you regular do
  • Your skin will also get cold and dry
  • You will begin to get muscle cramps
  • Your urine will turn yellow

Symptoms of severe dehydration headaches

There are cases where dehydration headaches can cause severe migraines. According to another study 34 out of 95 people say that their dehydration causes migraines. Each described their symptoms differently, but the common ones are:

  • Severe pain on one side of the head
  • Nausea
  • A visual aura

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