HEADACHES AFTER EXERCISE

Possible reasons:

- Dehydration (Thiếu nước)

- Exercising in heat
- Exercising in high altitudes (Tập luyện ở cường độ cao)
- Muscle tension (Căng cơ)

My possible case:

1. Dehydration headache

If people do not replace fluids during or after exercise, they may become
dehydrated. Water and electrolytes keep the body hydrated, and people lose
both of these through sweating.

When a person is dehydrated, they may develop a headacheTrusted Source.

Other symptoms that may indicate dehydration include:

 feeling thirsty
 feeling lethargic or fatigued
 dark yellow urine
 producing less urine than usual
 dry mouth or lips
 feeling irritable
 dizziness

2. Tension headache

A tension headache is the most common type of headache. Muscle tension

from exercising or incorrect posture during exercise can cause these
headaches. People who experience stress may also develop tension
headaches.

Symptoms of a tension headache include:

  mild to moderate pain
 a gradual start to the headache
 pain in the neck and back of the head
 pain that can be either a dull ache or a vice-like band around the head
 pain that often affects both sides of the head
 usually constant pain rather than throbbing

3. Exercising in heat

Exercising in a hot climate or direct sunlight can trigger a headache and

migraine. Increased heat levels can cause excess sweating, which can
lead to dehydration.

Bright sunlight may also act as a trigger for headaches and migraines.

4. Migraine (Đau nửa đầu)

According to The Migraine Trust, moderate, regular exercise may help prevent
migraines and reduce the severity of symptoms.

However, exercise may be a trigger for migraines in some people. Some of

the most common symptoms of migraine include:

 throbbing head pain

 increased sensitivity to light and sound
 nausea
 vomiting
 fatigue

If exercise does trigger a migraine, there may be underlying reasons, such as:

 starting exercise abruptly, so the body requires a sudden increase in

oxygen
  low blood sugar
 dehydration
 lifestyle changes, such as diet

Treatment:

- Good sleep hygiene (Have fixed sleep cycle, avoid screentime 1 hour
before bedtime and  try to slow down both physically and mentally by
having some soft music, reading,…)
- Healthy diet
- Do simple exercise regularly

Reference:

Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., MSN, Updated on August 10, 2022 on Medical News Today