Why we shouldn’t take headache lightly

Headaches are uncomfortable and quite painful, depending on the cause. Usually, once we experience a headache, we simply selfmedicate, popping pills without the supervision of a medical personnel. This is really dangerous because headaches occur for various reasons.

According to Dr. Orji Kalu of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, headaches are a sign of an underlying problem, including stress, poor eating habit, or getting little sleep. Sometimes they can signal more serious concerns such as depression, high blood pressure, acute sinus infection; sleep disorder or in rare cases, brain infection, tumour or stroke.

If you are not a frequent victim of migraine and you suddenly begin to experience it frequently, it could be a symptom of a health condition. It would only make it worse when you self-medicate or take it lightly. Consult a doctor as soon as possible. Although, there are some ways to prevent migraine, but it’s not recommended to endure the challenge alone; instead, see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.