Chronic headache and sleep disorder are closely related. Screening, behavioral and pharmacologic interventions for good sleep may help relieve headaches.
Studies have shown that people who suffer from chronic headaches may be experiencing sleep disturbances which trigger the headaches. This is quite apparent, especially for those who have daily morning headaches, which is often an indicator of sleep disorder. In addition, people who suffer from primary headache, or headache not associated with any medical condition, may suffer disturbed sleep patterns. Because of this association, it is recommended that to diagnose and treat chronic headaches, screening for the possibility of concomitant sleep disorders must be done.
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