Headache occurs immediately upon sitting down

Headaches that occur immediately upon sitting down may be caused by physiological factors, or they may result from pathological conditions such as orthostatic hypotension or neuralgic headaches. These symptoms can be relieved through general treatments or medication. Specific analyses are as follows:

I. Physiological Factors

If there has been insufficient sleep recently, the brain may remain in an excited state with inadequate cerebral blood circulation, thereby affecting brain function. This could trigger headaches upon sitting. This is usually a normal phenomenon and tends to gradually improve with rest.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Orthostatic Hypotension

When body posture changes—for example, transitioning from lying down to sitting—symptoms such as dizziness and vision darkening may occur, often accompanied by headache and nausea. Patients may take midodrine hydrochloride tablets or droxidopa capsules under medical guidance.

2. Neuralgic Headache

Neuralgic headaches are typically caused by mental stress or prolonged poor psychological conditions, which may lead to tension and contraction of muscles in the skull area, resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as mecobalamin tablets or oryzanol tablets.

Besides the above-mentioned causes, headaches upon sitting may also be due to cervical spondylosis, hypertension, or vascular headaches. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.