Headache caused by lack of sleep is because the brain can not rest in time, insufficient blood supply to the brain, slowing down metabolism causes headache, the following measures can be taken to relieve: 1. Supplementary sleep: after sufficient sleep, the brain gets sufficient rest, which can relieve the symptoms of headache; 2. Aerobic exercise: doing some aerobic exercise can promote brain metabolism, such as yoga, jogging, walking, jumping rope, etc., which can make body relax and relieve headache. The oxygen content of the blood in the body will be increased during the activity; 3. Refreshing drinks: In the case of headache caused by lack of sleep and the patient cannot rest in time, he can drink coffee, green tea and other drinks containing caffeine or theophylline, which can moderately relieve the headache symptoms; 4. Massage: Head or neck massage can promote blood circulation and reduce the headache. If the patient’s headache is more serious and the above measures cannot relieve it, you can take some painkillers in a single dose, but do not take them for a long time to avoid dependence. It is important to develop good sleeping habits and rest on time. Long-term lack of sleep will not only lead to headache, but also cause symptoms such as mental depression, memory loss and endocrine disorders, which are not good for health.