What causes headaches upon waking every day during pregnancy, and what should be done about it?
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
After conception refers to the gestational period. Headaches upon waking each day may be caused by physiological factors, or could also result from pathological conditions such as migraines or hypertension, requiring treatment based on specific circumstances. During pregnancy, hormonal changes in a woman's body may lead to insomnia, headaches, and head pressure, which are generally considered normal physiological phenomena and can be improved by catching up on sleep during the day.
Pregnancy refers to the gestational period. Headaches upon waking may be caused by physiological factors, or they could result from pathological conditions such as migraines or hypertension, requiring treatment based on specific circumstances. The details are as follows:
1. Physiological Causes
During pregnancy, hormonal changes in a woman's body may lead to insomnia, resulting in headaches or head pressure upon waking. This is generally considered a normal physiological phenomenon and symptoms can often be improved by catching up on sleep during the day.
2. Pathological Causes
1) Migraine
Women may experience increased tension or anxiety during pregnancy, which can trigger migraines, causing headaches upon waking, often accompanied by nausea and fatigue. Patients typically need to visit a hospital for psychological therapy to help relieve stress and anxiety.
2) Hypertension
During pregnancy, the growth of the uterine placenta may cause blood vessel constriction, leading to hypertension. This can result in headaches that worsen upon waking and may be accompanied by swelling in the limbs (edema). Under a doctor’s guidance, patients may take medications such as methyldopa tablets or labetalol hydrochloride tablets to lower blood pressure.
In addition, headaches could also be caused by insufficient cerebral blood supply, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, heart failure, or other reasons. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for examination and receive treatment based on diagnostic results.
