What causes persistent headaches?
Disease description:
Recently, I don't know if it's because I've been too busy with work, but I've been getting headaches from time to time. They're quite uncomfortable and sometimes accompanied by nausea. I'd like to ask, what could be the possible causes of frequent headaches?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
The main causes of persistent headaches include the following:
1. Intracranial lesions: such as meningitis, cerebrovascular disease, intracranial tumors, and increased intracranial pressure. These conditions can directly stimulate the meninges or affect cerebral blood circulation, leading to headaches.
2. Extracranial lesions: such as cranial bone diseases, neck disorders, and neuralgia. These conditions may cause headaches through nerve conduction or local compression.
3. Systemic diseases: such as hypertension, anemia, hypoglycemia, infections, poisoning, and cardiovascular diseases. These conditions may affect systemic blood circulation or metabolism, indirectly causing headaches.
4. Neurotic and psychological factors: such as neurasthenia, anxiety disorder, and depression. These conditions may cause patients to remain in a state of tension and anxiety for prolonged periods, thereby triggering headaches.
5. Other factors: such as excessive or insufficient sleep, genetic factors, dietary factors, environmental factors, and medication-related factors, which can all contribute to headaches.
If experiencing persistent headaches, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
