It didn't feel like the second week in September was over. To fill the weekend, many people choose to move on the car free day, and may include you. Various preparations such as tracksuits, to small towels to wipe the sweat have been prepared. If you have this, do not let headaches interfere.
Although it has prepared various things, sometimes headaches can appear unexpectedly. Know the causes and how to overcome them so you can be more vigilant before going to the car free day location.
The cause of headaches when car free day
According to Dr. Fiona Amelia MPH from KlikDokter, headaches associated with exercise (primary exercise headache) have pulsating symptoms similar to migraines, but not only on one side of the head.
Generally, the pain lasts for 5 minutes until the longest is 48 hours. Also note that this condition is commonly experienced by people of productive age as well. In addition, headaches can also be triggered if there is a family history of frequent migraines.
Well, before you know how to deal with headaches when exercising, first identify the following common causes.
- Sunlight
According to Dr. Nadia Octavia from KlikDokter, migraine sufferers need to be careful of too hot weather. Because sunlight can provide stimulation to the center of the thalamus in the brain, causing pain in one head.
- Fluid deficiency and low blood sugar levels
According to Dr. Dyah Novita Anggraini also from KlikDokter, dehydration and low sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can make headaches during physical activity.
- Stop sports suddenly
When exercising, the heart pumps faster to drain blood to the muscles that are working.
However, when you stop moving suddenly, the heart immediately slows down its activity, while the blood vessels are still in a dilated state. This is what causes headaches.
How to deal with headaches when car free day
To overcome primary exercise headaches, Dr. Fiona said that headaches can be treated with antinyeri drugs, such as naproxen or indomethacin which are taken 30-60 minutes before exercising.
But you also need to remember that these two drugs must be obtained from a doctor's prescription. Fill your stomach first so that the drugs taken do not irritate the stomach.
In addition to taking drugs, you can do the things below to deal with headaches after exercising.
- Warm or cold compresses
Quoting Dr. Anita Amalia Sari from KlikDokter, warm or cold compresses can reduce muscle tension in the head. If it is felt like a migraine, a cold compress can be placed on your forehead for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm compresses can be applied on the neck or head if you experience headaches such as heavy objects.
- Avoid foods that trigger headaches
Try to remember again, before going to car free day, what foods did you consume? It could be, headaches occur because you consume too much food containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), nitrates (commonly found in sausages and peperoni meat), and tyramine (for example in certain pizzas and cheeses).
You should avoid these foods when you want to exercise and replace with a healthier breakfast, such as oatmeal.
- Drink plenty of water and consume energy bars
So that the body is well hydrated and does not cause headaches, drink enough water when exercising. Avoid soft drinks or fruit juice, because it will only make your stomach uncomfortable. Of course you don't want to add pain other than a headache, right?
When you run and feel hungry, you should not immediately stop running and eat heavy food. Better, refill your energy with the energy bar first.
- Use sunglasses
As was said before, exposure to sunlight can make you migraines. For that, use special lens sunglasses that have full protection against UVA and UVB.
