CAN WEIGHT LOSS CAUSE HEADACHES?

YES! Weight loss can cause headaches, but you probably already realized that. What’s more important is understanding why and how to prevent weight loss headaches.

There are a few reasons why you might get a headache after you lose weight.

When you lose weight, your body begins to detoxify.

This can lead to a whole cascade of effects that can cause headaches. The body stores toxins in fat cells, which are released into the bloodstream when fat is burned. As the toxins begin to circulate through your body, you may experience headaches and other symptoms like nausea, dizziness and fatigue.

You can prevent detox headaches through hydration, nutritional supplements. However, the right supplements depend on your metabolic function and genetics. That is why it is important that rapid weight less be done under doctor supervision.

Weight loss can cause headaches when your body begins to undergo changes.

For example, as you lose weight, your blood pressure may drop. If this happens, it will decrease the blood flow to the brain. This results in headaches or migraines for many people. This can be dangerous. Calorie intake needs to be adjusted and your lab results need to be reviewed to insure you are not putting your health at risk. Headaches may be an indicator of a bigger health issue. If you started a diet without consulting a physician and haven’t had blood work, it may be time to talk to your doctor or one of our specialists.

Weight loss can cause headaches when you fail to hydrate properly.

When you lose weight, especially at a rapid pace, you lose water weight as fat breaks down. If you do not drink enough water to keep up with the level of dehydration caused by your weight loss efforts, you will experience headaches since dehydration is one of the most common causes of headache pain.

Weight loss can cause headaches when your calorie intake changes rapidly.

Another possible reason for headaches or migraines after losing weight is that your body is adjusting to the change in your caloric intake. If your blood sugar drops, you may experience hypoglycemia, a condition of low blood sugar that is often accompanied by headaches, fatigue and irritability. Sometimes this can even cause a person to lose consciousness. Again, this is another reason rapid weight loss should be done under the supervision of an experienced professional.

If you suffer from headaches as a result of your weight loss, this can quickly take the joy out of your efforts. Don’t let that happen.

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