Summer season seems to be reaching its peak, with days becoming longer and hotter. In India, the fury of the summer days is felt with especially high intensity. Due to its proximity to the Equator, the Indian subcontinent has particularly severe summers. Every year, the heat wave in India starts from March and goes on till July, and it peaks during the months of April and May. These are especially dry months, when temperatures of at least 40 degrees Celsius .
Causes or Common Triggers
Summer headaches are among the most common problems faced by people during the season. Dr. Manjusha Agarwal, General Physician at Global Hospital, Mumbai lists down some of the common causes or triggers for summer headaches:
1. Migraine: Dr. Agarwal says, “People who have underlying migraine issues are also more prone to headaches during summers. When you roam around in bright lights and high temperatures, headaches can get precipitated.”
2. Dehydration And Nutritional Deficiencies:Dehydration is common during summers and Dr. Agarwal says, that not drinking enough water may lead to headaches. “Nutritional deficiencies add on to the headache problems”, she adds.
3. Other Causes: “Headaches get aggravated if you are sleep-deprived and/or if you have skipped meals. Additionally, strenuous physical exercises in hot and humid weather can also lead to headaches”, she says.
