5 Possible Reasons Behind Your Constant Headache

Sometimes a headache may coexist with other symptoms, which are important clues for identifying the underlying cause.

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Written By: Longjam Dineshwori | Updated: May 13, 2022, 12:10 PM

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Pain Intensity

For example, a recent study published in July 2022 in the journal PAIN found that the study participants who meditated regularly reported a 32% reduction in pain intensity compared to those who didn’t.

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Sinusitis

A constant headache is also one of the most common symptoms of an infection in the sinuses (sinusitis). In case of sinus headaches, you may feel pressure around your eyes, cheeks and forehead.

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Dehydration

Your constant headache may be because you’re not drinking enough water and you are dehydrated from inside. A dehydration headache occurs due to narrowing blood vessels as the body tries to maintain enough fluid.

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Chronic Disease

Constant headaches are also a common side effect of many chronic health conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, and diabetes. But such headaches would typically accompany other symptoms associated with the disease.

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