AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON HEADACHE
If you are prone to headaches and want a natural source of relief, you’ve come to the right place.
While there are many types of headaches, Ayurveda teaches that most are symptomatic of an imbalance in the blood.
Let’s explore some common causes and review Ayurveda’s wisdom on sources of natural relief.
What Causes Headaches?
There are a variety of different causes of headaches, and each requires a different kind of remedy. For example:
- Stress / Tension. Tension headaches (Vata) usually strike when you hold stress and tension in your body, particularly around the shoulders, neck, and jaw.
- Sudden Exposure to Cold Food. This could occur, for example when you drink something cold, and is usually temporary.
- Heat / Sun Exposure. Heat exhausts the liver (disturbs Pitta), which then disturbs your blood chemistry leading to a headache. Liver heat tends to create a vertex headache, which you feel at the very top of your head.
- PMS / Menstrual Related.These are often due to hormonal imbalances and/or your liver's inability to process hormones.
- Dehydration. Dehydration causes the brain to shrink, leading to pain.
- Sinus Inflammation. This type of headache tends to occur more at the front of the head, around the nose and sinus area, in the forehead, behind the eyes, or in the cheeks.
The pain is usually less intense with these headaches, but they can feel heavy and dull. They may be worse in winter and spring, particularly if you are prone to seasonal allergies.
- Congestion Headaches (Kapha). These occur as a result of excess mucus in the respiratory tract and sinuses which can form when you eat a rich, heavy diet of Kapha provoking foods.
- Toxicity (ama). Caused by exposure to environmental toxins, constipation, or fermentation in the bowels. This type of headache pain is generally intermittent and located at the back of the head (occipital), but it tends to migrate.
- Colic / Spasms of the Blood Vessels. This condition creates a throbbing headache and is frequently associated with toxins in the blood.
- High blood pressure. This type of headache occurs when you have high blood pressure, or even when a cough or vomiting pushes blood into the head.
Questions for Consideration
Each type of headache has its own causes, symptoms, and remedies. You may be able to find the root cause by examining your own experience, asking yourself these questions, and recording your findings in a journal for future reference:
- What time of day, month year do your headaches occur?
- When did they start?
- Do you experience headaches on weekends or just work days?
- Where in your head is the pain?
Natural Headache Relief
Headache remedies vary by the cause. Here are some of the main ones.
Stress/Tension Headaches
Regular self-massage (abhyanga) with sesame oil will help reduce the tension, worry, and anxiety that are the source of this type of headache.
Heat / Sun Exposure
Cool the environment and your body. Refrigerant alterative
foods and
herbs can help cool down an overheated liver.
PMS / Menstrual Related
Chastetree (Vitex) and Black Cohosh (Actaea) are specific to PMS headaches. See more on
PMS.
Dehydration Headaches
If headaches are due to dehydration, try an electrolyte balancing drink of warm water, a pinch of mineral salt, and a squeeze of lime before meals.
Sinus Headaches - Inflammation & Congestion
To reduce congestion headaches, first clear any accumulated mucus from the head and sinuses:
- Nasya oil helps decongest and clear the sinuses, lifting the heavy feeling from the head.
- Regular use of a neti pot with a saline solution can also help keep the nasal passages and sinuses clear.
- A hot shower or placing a warm, damp towel over your face for a few minutes can help liquefy mucus.
- Avoid heavy, cold, sweet, and fried food as these produce more mucus in the body and can lead to congestion type headaches. Instead, favor a lighter diet of Kapha pacifying meals.
Toxicity Headaches
These headaches may be due to digestive toxins (
ama) in the colon.
Haritaki can help reduce toxic accumulation and relieve constipation. A
gentle enema may also be effective as it cleanses and nourishes the colon, helping relieve excess Vata and tension.
Migraines
Migraines develop when there are high levels of ama (toxins) in the blood. They are generally associated with Pitta dosha and an overheated liver. See more about
migraines.
Colic / Spasms of the Blood Vessels
Clear toxins in the blood by following toxicity headache notes above. Peppermint and chamomile are frequently used for relief from spasmodic headaches.
High Blood Pressure
With high blood pressure, it is critical to find the cause, in addition to
reducing the pressure.
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DIET REMEDIES FOR 'HEADACHE'
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Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Headache'.
Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution.
Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 'HEADACHE'
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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care.
Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics
Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using
biocharacteristics (gunas).
Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body.
Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism.
Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism.
For 'Headache', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics.
Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.
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Anxiolytic ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.
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Nervine NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS
Alterative ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS
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Rebuild Electrolytes REBUILD-ELECTROLYTES
Substances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.
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Vasodilator VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
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Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS
Aromatic AROMATIC
Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS
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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2
HEADACHE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2 -
AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONSAffecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract.
As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood.
If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread,
have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic.
Pay particular attention to the biocharacteristics, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically,
so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs.
At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions,
and may develop sensitivities to temperature.
It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances.
Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms.
A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.
(See all disease stages on JB)
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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following
doshas
and
biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Headache'.
If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them.
Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and
lifestyle habits should be reduced.
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Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms.
Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances.
Symptoms show you where your body is weakened.
Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself.
Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics.
If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms,
it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Headache'.
See your
quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type.
Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.
Biocharacteristics of 16,436 People Reporting Headache
On average the
biocharacteristics
of people reporting Headache were
less aggravated than
62% of other symptoms.
From the
16,436 people who reported Headache
average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:
Heavy![]()
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60.3% avg client level
29.6% (4,861) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
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54.8% avg client level
21.3% (3,509) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
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54.4% avg client level
22.0% (3,621) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
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53.6% avg client level
23.4% (3,839) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
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52.0% avg client level
24.1% (3,954) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
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51.2% avg client level
33.0% (5,421) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
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50.8% avg client level
23.2% (3,817) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
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50.4% avg client level
32.2% (5,298) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
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50.0% avg client level
19.5% (3,197) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
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49.6% avg client level
26.8% (4,403) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
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49.6% avg client level
33.4% (5,495) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
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48.8% avg client level
20.0% (3,287) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
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47.6% avg client level
28.5% (4,691) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
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47.6% avg client level
28.8% (4,733) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
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47.2% avg client level
26.1% (4,294) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
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43.6% avg client level
25.4% (4,181) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
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42.9% avg client level
32.6% (5,360) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
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37.1% avg client level
23.3% (3,825) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Risk Factors of Headache
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Headache.
Overall,
41.51% of people surveyed reported Headache.
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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962 cases with both
40.8% of cases
insignificant difference
Feel overweight (25362)
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11160 cases with both
44% of cases
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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4627 cases with both
23.6% of cases
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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9791 cases with both
58.6% of cases
40% more often
Male (1336)
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429 cases with both
32.1% of cases
20% less often
Female (26227)
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12474 cases with both
47.6% of cases
10% more often
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Migraines (8013)
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6974 cases with both
87% of cases
110% more often
Headache when stressed (11557)
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9572 cases with both
82.8% of cases
100% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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224 cases with both
76.2% of cases
80% more often
Convulsions (156)
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116 cases with both
74.4% of cases
80% more often
5157 cases with both
73% of cases
80% more often
Pressure in eye (2299)
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1660 cases with both
72.2% of cases
70% more often
Sinus pain around eyes (7066)
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5039 cases with both
71.3% of cases
70% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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1648 cases with both
70.8% of cases
70% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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1793 cases with both
69.3% of cases
70% more often
Tension in eyes (3219)
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2227 cases with both
69.2% of cases
70% more often
Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)
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3003 cases with both
68.6% of cases
70% more often
Tense or Aching jaw (5411)
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3697 cases with both
68.3% of cases
60% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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311 cases with both
67.3% of cases
60% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1266 cases with both
67.3% of cases
60% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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527 cases with both
67.2% of cases
60% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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2074 cases with both
67% of cases
60% more often
Seizures (452)
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303 cases with both
67% of cases
60% more often
Croup (176)
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117 cases with both
66.5% of cases
60% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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2615 cases with both
66% of cases
60% more often
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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2955 cases with both
65.6% of cases
60% more often
Frequent Nausea (5021)
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3286 cases with both
65.4% of cases
60% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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1080 cases with both
65.2% of cases
60% more often
Fainting (2169)
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1407 cases with both
64.9% of cases
60% more often
2649 cases with both
64.5% of cases
60% more often
1130 cases with both
64.5% of cases
60% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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567 cases with both
64% of cases
50% more often
Ear pain/infection (5405)
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3453 cases with both
63.9% of cases
50% more often
Pain upper back (6439)
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4117 cases with both
63.9% of cases
50% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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1705 cases with both
63.6% of cases
50% more often
Pain middle back (5054)
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3206 cases with both
63.4% of cases
50% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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1044 cases with both
63.3% of cases
50% more often
Sore throat (4943)
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3119 cases with both
63.1% of cases
50% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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1493 cases with both
63.1% of cases
50% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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2297 cases with both
63.1% of cases
50% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1202 cases with both
63% of cases
50% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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738 cases with both
62.9% of cases
50% more often
290 cases with both
62.9% of cases
50% more often
Dizzy / Light-headed (11401)
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7149 cases with both
62.7% of cases
50% more often
Blisters (609)
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382 cases with both
62.7% of cases
50% more often
2970 cases with both
62.7% of cases
50% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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183 cases with both
62.5% of cases
50% more often
869 cases with both
62.4% of cases
50% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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444 cases with both
62.4% of cases
50% more often
1572 cases with both
62% of cases
50% more often
Green mucus (1730)
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1071 cases with both
61.9% of cases
50% more often
662 cases with both
61.9% of cases
50% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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320 cases with both
61.8% of cases
50% more often
Neck pain / tension (11737)
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7234 cases with both
61.6% of cases
50% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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869 cases with both
61.5% of cases
50% more often
774 cases with both
61.5% of cases
50% more often
Acne - painful (1966)
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1209 cases with both
61.5% of cases
50% more often
Eye twitching (7614)
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4673 cases with both
61.4% of cases
50% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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501 cases with both
61.3% of cases
50% more often
Stinging Eyes (2850)
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1746 cases with both
61.3% of cases
50% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1463 cases with both
61.3% of cases
50% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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3946 cases with both
61.3% of cases
50% more often
701 cases with both
61.2% of cases
50% more often
6164 cases with both
61.2% of cases
50% more often
3448 cases with both
61.1% of cases
50% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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116 cases with both
61.1% of cases
50% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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701 cases with both
61% of cases
50% more often
Sinus Infection (5489)
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3348 cases with both
61% of cases
50% more often
Pain sudden onset (3992)
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2433 cases with both
60.9% of cases
50% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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1970 cases with both
60.9% of cases
50% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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1163 cases with both
60.9% of cases
50% more often
614 cases with both
60.8% of cases
50% more often
Tickle in nose (3451)
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2099 cases with both
60.8% of cases
50% more often
Pressure / popping ears (7211)
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4374 cases with both
60.7% of cases
50% more often
Tooth ache (2997)
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1820 cases with both
60.7% of cases
50% more often
Sores on tongue (2144)
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1299 cases with both
60.6% of cases
50% more often
Ankle pain (4184)
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2534 cases with both
60.6% of cases
50% more often
Aches & Pains - General (10648)
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6451 cases with both
60.6% of cases
50% more often
Sore muscles / achey (9793)
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5937 cases with both
60.6% of cases
50% more often
Frequent motion sickness (5275)
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3191 cases with both
60.5% of cases
50% more often
Sticky saliva (2391)
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1441 cases with both
60.3% of cases
50% more often
Painful rash (516)
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311 cases with both
60.3% of cases
50% more often
Wrist Pain (6041)
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3642 cases with both
60.3% of cases
50% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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545 cases with both
60.2% of cases
50% more often
Clammy Skin (2812)
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1691 cases with both
60.1% of cases
40% more often
1369 cases with both
60.1% of cases
40% more often
Flat rash (526)
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316 cases with both
60.1% of cases
40% more often
Depressed (11180)
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6707 cases with both
60% of cases
40% more often
676 cases with both
60% of cases
40% more often
3146 cases with both
60% of cases
40% more often
Food Poisoning (1032)
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618 cases with both
59.9% of cases
40% more often
Morning Sickness (1146)
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685 cases with both
59.8% of cases
40% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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442 cases with both
59.8% of cases
40% more often
5102 cases with both
59.8% of cases
40% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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3584 cases with both
59.8% of cases
40% more often
958 cases with both
59.8% of cases
40% more often
Sharp abdominal pain (5537)
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3307 cases with both
59.7% of cases
40% more often
Hives (2397)
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1430 cases with both
59.7% of cases
40% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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1566 cases with both
59.7% of cases
40% more often
3128 cases with both
59.6% of cases
40% more often
Sleep during the day (6873)
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4091 cases with both
59.5% of cases
40% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Headache
People who report Headache were likely to report the following:
774 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
5% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
7768 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
47% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Migraines ![]()
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6974 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
42% of cases
20.82% (8,013 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue ![]()
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266 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion ![]()
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7155 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
44% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Headache when stressed ![]()
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9572 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
58% of cases
32.35% (11,557 cases)
Sore eye muscles ![]()
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1648 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
10% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Fibromyalgia ![]()
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2074 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Pressure in eye ![]()
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1660 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Tension in eyes ![]()
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2227 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
14% of cases
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Abdominal surgery ![]()
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666 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
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1572 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
7362 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
45% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Seizures ![]()
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303 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Frequent Nausea ![]()
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3286 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
20% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
270 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Chest Pain ![]()
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1793 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
6.96% (2,589 cases)
1125 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Self Mutilation ![]()
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1266 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Pancreatitis ![]()
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285 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
2845 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges ![]()
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442 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Artificial sweeteners ![]()
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4212 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
26% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
5157 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
20.44% (7,064 cases)
Pain sudden onset ![]()
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2433 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Sinus pain around eyes ![]()
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5039 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
20.49% (7,066 cases)
Poor diet ![]()
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6092 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
37% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
5269 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
32% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Food Poisoning ![]()
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618 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
1130 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting ![]()
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501 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Strep Throat ![]()
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1080 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.74% (1,657 cases)
2649 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
16% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed ![]()
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7149 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
43% of cases
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Fainting ![]()
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1407 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.15% (2,169 cases)
Tooth ache ![]()
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1820 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Tense or Aching jaw ![]()
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3697 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
22% of cases
15.16% (5,411 cases)
Dilated Pupil ![]()
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320 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Yellow bump on eye ![]()
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271 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
908 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain ![]()
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3307 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
20% of cases
13.92% (5,537 cases)
944 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Compulsive exercising ![]()
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906 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Tonsil Stones ![]()
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1307 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
3088 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
19% of cases
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Hyperthyroid ![]()
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419 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (780 cases)
444 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
5589 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
34% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
2970 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
18% of cases
12.65% (4,736 cases)
Vomiting ![]()
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701 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
3924 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
24% of cases
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Insomnia ![]()
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6996 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
43% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Pain lower back ![]()
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10395 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
63% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Gallstones / Attack ![]()
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1114 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Fatty fried food ![]()
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5874 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
36% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Sticky saliva ![]()
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1441 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.38% (2,391 cases)
1742 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
11% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Stinging Eyes ![]()
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1746 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
11% of cases
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Ear pain/infection ![]()
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3453 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
21% of cases
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Frequent Hiccup ![]()
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1455 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.43% (2,477 cases)
606 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Pain middle back ![]()
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3206 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
20% of cases
14.3% (5,054 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes ![]()
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1493 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Pain upper back ![]()
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4117 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
25% of cases
17.94% (6,439 cases)
Soda / corn syrup ![]()
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2853 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
17% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Shortness of Breath ![]()
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3798 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
23% of cases
16.54% (6,434 cases)
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3003 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
18% of cases
12.95% (4,378 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis ![]()
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281 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (568 cases)
3200 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
19% of cases
13.68% (5,432 cases)
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1285 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.76% (2,239 cases)
Pale menstrual blood ![]()
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272 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (461 cases)
3128 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
19% of cases
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Hives ![]()
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1430 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Clammy Skin ![]()
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1691 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
825 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
9418 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
57% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
628 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.9% (1,070 cases)
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2264 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
2083 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Weakness / Debility ![]()
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2615 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
16% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Anal Spasm ![]()
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633 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Anemia ![]()
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3593 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
22% of cases
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Sour Taste in Mouth ![]()
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1591 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
7.33% (2,940 cases)
4436 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
27% of cases
19.8% (7,701 cases)
Stomach Ulcer ![]()
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829 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
5393 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
33% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Fast Heartbeat ![]()
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1913 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.83% (3,232 cases)
11727 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
71% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Pain relieved by heat ![]()
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2085 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.59% (3,723 cases)
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2955 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
18% of cases
13.29% (4,508 cases)
1266 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.91% (2,280 cases)
Eye twitching ![]()
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4673 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
28% of cases
20.69% (7,614 cases)
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9299 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
57% of cases
42.15% (34,156 cases)
601 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
290 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Ringing ears ![]()
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5696 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
25.96% (10,130 cases)
Long workday ![]()
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6464 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
2259 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
14% of cases
10.41% (4,012 cases)
5102 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
31% of cases
23.07% (8,533 cases)
Heart Palpitations ![]()
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3709 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
23% of cases
17.13% (6,505 cases)
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311 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
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