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Barometric Pressure Headaches: Cause & Treatment

Barometric Pressure Headaches: Cause & Treatment

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What is barometric pressure?

What are the symptoms of barometric pressure headaches?

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What are the causes?

Treatment & prevention of barometric pressure headaches.

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The Short Version:

Barometric pressure headaches are usually caused by a change in pressure. Most of the migraines associated with barometric pressure happen when air pressure drops. That often occurs when:

  • You travel by airplane
  • When the weather changes from “nice weather” to “bad weather”.
  • “Nice weather” is associated with clear skies and calm conditions. “Bad weather” is associated with cloudy skies, windy conditions, wet weather, and colder temperatures.

What Can You Do To Alleviate Barometric Pressure Headaches?

  • Stay hydrated; also avoid diuretics.
  • Use OTC (over-the-counter) medicine.
  • Keep a one-month journal of your symptoms to present to your doctor so he can better asses your condition.

These are just a few common sense recommendations. Read on to learn more detail about barometric pressure headaches.

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