As is well known, time changes, which are carried out twice a year, always for reasons that have to do with energy saving, can cause slight alterations in our daily routines, although for a large part of the population these are practically imperceptible. Both in the time changes that take place in the summer season and in those that take place in winter, a disorder tends to appear that affects our body’s biological clock. Throughout this period there are several symptoms that can occur: stomach discomfort, tiredness, disorientation, insomnia and headache.
Causes of jet lag headache
This trend is not very widespread, although it is true that the female population, according to studies carried out in this regard, is more prone to their health suffering consequences due to these planned time changes. They are pathologies, on the other hand, that can also be related to long geographical journeys to other continents and that, after all, do not have headaches as their only trigger. However, and as an optimistic element, the effects become apparent in the very short term since, in the worst case, they would be resolved after approximately five days.
There is a small percentage of cases in which ailments such as headaches can persist in the medium term. Given this circumstance, it is necessary to consult with the family doctor since there is a risk that the pain itself is related to a phenomenon known as seasonal affective disorder. This can occur together with symptoms such as the following: excessive sleepiness, lack of energy, slight tendency to depression, general decrease in activity together with slow movements and lack of usual vigour.
If we suffer from any of these symptoms and we believe that they may be linked to the time change, we must observe their evolution and if they persist beyond a week. In the meantime, we must try to follow our usual routine, not change meal and sleep times abruptly, do physical exercise and eat a healthy and balanced diet. This way we can gauge whether ailments such as headaches or migraines are linked to some serious pathology or some occasional circumstance like this.