A headache is referred to pain in any region of the head. Headaches can occur on one or both sides of the head or just in a specific location at the front or sides, sometimes the back of the head.
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The pain from headache comes on slowly or suddenly. It may come with a feelling of sharp or dull and throbbing pain. Sometimes the pain radiates to your neck, teeth, or behind the eyes in some cases.
Pain from a headache usually subsides within a few hours of rest and it does not give any cause for worry. But intense pain in one side of the head or pain that doesn’t go away could be a sign of something more serious and needs more than a rest to ease the pain.
Causes of head pain on the left side
Lifestyle factors
All of these factors can trigger a headache:
Alcohol: Beer, wine, and other alcoholic drinks contain ethanol, a chemical that triggers headaches by widening blood vessels. It takes about 5 minutes for the alcohol to circulate the entire body which can trigger a headache.
Skipping meals: The brain needs sugar (glucose), which is energy from foods to function optimally. When you don’t eat, your blood sugar level falls. This is called hypoglycemia. A headache is one of the symptoms when the brain needs for be fueled again with energy to function.
Stress: Being under stress, your body releases “fight or flight” chemicals. These chemicals tense your muscles and change blood flow, both of which cause headaches. The headache is the signal that the body needs some break to rest.
Foods: Some foods are known to cause headaches, especially the ones that contain preservatives. Common food triggers include aged cheeses, red wine, nuts, and processed meats like cold cuts, hot dogs, and bacon.
Lack of sleep: Insomnia ( the lack of sleep) can set off headaches. Once you have headaches, the pain can also make it harder to sleep at night. People with sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get headaches, in part because their sleep is disrupted. This increases the stress level of that individual and the blood pressure can rise.
As it stands now know what causes you stress and minimise it.
Deliberately avoid those things that form part of your lifestyle that can cause you headache.
In Lagos state where there are so many construction works going on, the stress level of the populace has greatly increased.
If you cannot avoid those routes, then stay calm in the vehicle till you get to your destination. It is not the time to be wining and complaining.
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319406.php?sr
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/73936.php
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