By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara
If you’ve noticed more headaches lately — especially during hot or highly polluted days — you’re not alone. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, we’re seeing a rising number of patients struggling with headaches and migraines triggered by environmental stressors like heatwaves and air pollution.
Let’s explore how these everyday exposures silently influence your head pain — and what you can do about it.
High temperatures cause blood vessels to dilate, increasing pressure in the brain. Combined with dehydration, it can lead to:
Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and poor sleep (common during summer) can worsen this effect.
Pollutants like PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone don’t just harm your lungs — they irritate the nerves and blood vessels in the brain.
Pollution exposure can:
As a general physician near you and a metabolic health expert, Dr. Shruthi Thennati sees headache patterns that often go unrecognized:
Recurrent afternoon headaches during heatwaves
Headaches worse after morning walks in polluted areas
Women with migraines worsening around hormonal shifts (often linked to thyroid or PCOS)
People using over-the-counter painkillers too often, leading to rebound headaches
These are often missed in conventional headache care. As the best MD physician in Vadodara, Dr. Shruthi focuses on root-cause analysis through lifestyle medicine and diagnostic precision.
Here’s how to reduce heat/pollution-triggered headaches:
Drink water + add coconut water or lemon salt water to restore electrolytes.
Wear sunglasses and a cap; avoid being outdoors from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Lack of sleep + elevated cortisol increases migraine risk. Practice calming routines at bedtime.
Persistent headaches could indicate something deeper — like hormonal imbalances, blood pressure fluctuations, or early signs of metabolic dysfunction.
If you’re searching for a:
Dr. Shruthi Thennati and the team at Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road, offer integrated care combining medicine with sustainable lifestyle change.
We go beyond just prescribing pills. At Kayakalpa, you’ll get:
🩺 Take the first step toward a headache-free life.
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