Why does my headache seem to get worse at night and how can I manage it?

Headaches that worsen at night can be caused by various reasons, including sleep-related factors and/or what happens during your day.

Some Possible Reasons Headaches Worsen At Night:

1. Sleep Quality: If you don’t sleep well, it can make headaches feel worse.
2. What Happens During Your Day: Examples of daytime factors that can worsen nighttime headaches for some people include work stress, head and neck posture (for example, while using a computer and/or phone), alcohol intake and tobacco use.

How to Manage:

• Improve Sleep Habits: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Make your bedroom comfortable for sleeping. More information about healthy sleep habits is available at https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/.
• Check To See If Daytime Factors Worsen NightTime Headaches: You can try to monitor if your headaches at night seem worse on any days that you might be feeling more stress, using your phone or computer more, drinking more alcohol, and/or smoking more cigarettes or e-cigarettes.
• Consult a Heathcare Professional: If your headaches are frequent, severe, persistent, worsening, and/or accompanied by other symptoms (such as weakness, blurry vision, or vomiting), you should consult a healthcare provider for a personalized medical assessment and treatment plan.