Does anxiety cause headaches?

Short-term mental anxiety will not cause headache. If anxiety is not lifted for a long time, it will lead to disturbance of plant nerve and endocrine function, elevated blood pressure and vasotonic constriction, which will lead to headache. If the headache is accompanied by anxiety, patients should pay attention to the following points: First, keep emotionally relaxed, don’t be nervous and don’t give yourself too much pressure. Second, you can exercise appropriately during the day. Exercise can relieve mental tension and can reduce the degree of pain. Third, early to bed, early to rise, do not stay up late, do not overwork. Fourth, more psychological communication with people around, relatives and friends. Fifth, you can consult a psychologist. Sixth, patients with obvious anxiety can take oral citalopram and paroxetine. Seventh, for patients with obvious headache, it is recommended to go to the neurology department for consultation.