Headache and nausea often occur together.
This can happen inprimary headache disorderslikemigrainesin which the headache causes the nausea.
Headacheandnauseacan also occur together as co-symptoms of an illness such as stomach flu or food poisoning.
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Common triggers include:
Specific triggers vary from person to person.
If you experience this condition, its important to determine what your triggers are.
These symptoms can vary in severity.
Infection or Illness
Many illnesses and infections can make you nauseous and leave your head aching.
Dietary allergies can also help set off migraine attacks.
It raises the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and many other issues.
Mild to verysevere headachesare common along with nausea.
There are some basic strategies, though, that can help with many cases of headaches and nausea.
Strategies to try include:
Stay Hydrated
Dehydration is a very common cause of headaches and nausea.
Drinking water when you have an attack can go a long way in easing it.
Called a bland diet, it can also help ease nausea related to headaches.
Taking larger amounts of these drugs over a longer period of time can make your symptoms worse.
Additionally, over-the-counter medications or prescribed medications are considered.
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Published February 3, 2021.
