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Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Headaches?

my friend has been complaining of headaches for the last month daily. Yesterday he said it hurt in his temple, he keeps taking goody powder. He is a truck driver who works 15 hours and gets about 4 hours of sleep each night. What could be the problem?
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if lack of sleep cause headaches . Well sometimes infection occurs due to reasons like sleep apnea , which can further cause headache along with fatigue and restlessness . CPAP machine to correct the problem. I would suggest you to go for CPAP machine after sleep study ordered by ENT specialist .

- Along with CPAP machine your should do light exercises.
- Control your diet and lose some weight.
- Start do light exercises like yoga and meditation.
- Try on sleep on side .

You should consult neurologist for headache .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Headaches?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if lack of sleep cause headaches . Well sometimes infection occurs due to reasons like sleep apnea , which can further cause headache along with fatigue and restlessness . CPAP machine to correct the problem. I would suggest you to go for CPAP machine after sleep study ordered by ENT specialist . - Along with CPAP machine your should do light exercises. - Control your diet and lose some weight. - Start do light exercises like yoga and meditation. - Try on sleep on side . You should consult neurologist for headache . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari