Frequent headaches (more than 2 per week)

Overview

Frequent headaches are recurring head pain episodes that occur more than twice per week, causing discomfort in various areas of the head, scalp, or neck. This persistent pattern of headaches can significantly impact daily activities and may indicate an underlying medical condition requiring evaluation.

Common Causes

Frequent headaches can result from dehydration, irregular sleep patterns, or skipping meals, as your body needs consistent hydration, rest, and nutrition to function properly. Stress, tension in neck and shoulder muscles, and spending long hours looking at screens can also trigger recurring headaches. Hormonal changes, particularly in women during menstrual cycles, and consuming too much caffeine or suddenly reducing caffeine intake are other common culprits.

Severity Levels

Mild: You experience occasional headaches that are manageable with rest or over-the-counter pain relievers and don't significantly interfere with your daily routine or work performance.

Moderate: Your headaches occur regularly and sometimes require you to modify your activities, take time off work, or use prescription medications to find relief.

Severe: Headaches are debilitating and frequently prevent you from completing normal activities, may be accompanied by other concerning symptoms like vision changes or nausea, and significantly impact your quality of life.

Medical Attention

Seek medical attention if your headaches suddenly become more severe or frequent than usual, are accompanied by fever, stiff neck, vision changes, or confusion, or if they interfere with your daily activities and don't respond to over-the-counter pain relievers. You should also consult a healthcare provider if you experience your first severe headache after age 50, have headaches following a head injury, or notice any changes in your typical headache pattern.

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