By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara
If youâve noticed more headaches latelyâââespecially during hot or highly polluted daysâââyouâre not alone. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, weâre seeing a rising number of patients struggling with headaches and migraines triggered by environmental stressors like heatwaves and air pollution.
Letâs explore how these everyday exposures silently influence your head painâââand 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 donât just harm your lungsâââthey 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.
Hereâs 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 deeperâââlike hormonal imbalances, blood pressure fluctuations, or early signs of metabolic dysfunction.
If youâre 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, youâll get:
đ©ș Take the first step toward a headache-free life.
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