Drinking Coffee Causes Headaches? This is the reason

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For some people, drinking coffee can cause several health problems, one of which is headaches. The following is an explanation from an expert about this effect.

Coffee can have positive effects on the body, such as increasing immunity and reducing weight. However, coffee can also have negative effects on some people.

Reporting from the Mayo Clinic (12/10), it turns out coffee can cause headaches for some people, there are also people who actually get rid of their headaches after drinking coffee. It turns out that the caffeine in coffee can do both.

During a headache, blood vessels swell and tighten, resulting in increased blood flow around the brain. This increase will send pain messages to the brain causing headaches.

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For some people, their headaches subside after drinking coffee, because caffeine has vasoconstrictive properties. This property makes blood vessels narrow to restrict blood flow, thereby reducing pain.

This caffeine also works well when consumed together with pain relievers. Such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen. This caffeine will increase the absorption and strength of the drug to provide faster relief.

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For those who get headaches after drinking coffee, this depends on the effect when consuming it regularly. When coffee consumption is stopped, blood vessels actually enlarge. This causes increased blood flow around the brain and puts pressure around the nerves.

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Then, it can trigger headaches due to caffeine withdrawal. This headache can last for several weeks because the body needs time to adjust to the absence of caffeine.

So, what should you do if you have a headache after drinking coffee? You have to pay attention to how much caffeine you consume and know its effects. If you experience frequent headaches, consider reducing your caffeine intake slowly and consuming it in moderation.

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