On Holi, people have a lot of fun, apply colors and dance and sing, creating a festival like atmosphere. People dance to DJ with friends and family, laugh and joke a lot. There is a lot of fun in celebrating this festival that starts in the morning, but by the evening, this fun turns into trouble for many people.
Strong sunlight, heat, noise and loud music can cause migraine. Everything goes well in the beginning, but as you spend more time in the hot sun, the problem worsens. Headache can be aggravated by crowd, noise, chemical colors and loud music. Therefore, migraine patients need to be careful on Holi. Let us learn in this article why this happens and how it can be avoided.
Why do migraine pain occur after Holi?
Bright sunlight, chemical colours, dust in the air, loud music and dehydration. All these reasons can trigger migraine attacks. These triggers activate a specific nerve in the brain of a migraine patient, which puts more pressure on the brain and can cause pain.
It is important to note that migraines often take 2-6 hours to start. Therefore, everything may seem fine at that time, but later the headache may recur. That is why migraine occurs in the evening after Holi. These are the three main reasons.
1. Strong sunlight triggers migraine
On Holi, everyone enjoys playing with colors, but bright sunlight is not a good sign for everyone. For people who suffer from migraine, staying in bright sunlight for a long time can be harmful for their sensitive brain. This opens up pain pathways in the brain, which can lead to migraine attacks. It doesn’t start immediately after exposure to sunlight; Migraine pain can start suddenly after 3-4 hours of exposure to sunlight and dust.
2. Chemicals present in colors are also harmful
The bright and vibrant colors of Holi may look beautiful, but they are harmful for our health. The chemicals in synthetic colors can cause allergies and swelling in the nose (allergic rhinitis), and the dirt can be inhaled. This causes irritation of the trigeminal nerve, causing severe headaches or migraines in many people.
3. Loud music is also a reason
Loud music, drum beats and large crowds tire the mind. Continuous singing and noise of people also does not allow the mind to rest. This can cause severe headache to people suffering from migraine. On Holi, avoid activities that put too much stress on your body; This can also cause illness.
Easy ways to avoid this
Avoid spending too much time in loud music and noise.
Wear sunglasses and a cap before going out.
Drink water or ORS every 30-45 minutes to stay hydrated.
Choose herbal options instead of chemical colours.
Make sure to rest from time to time.
To keep your blood sugar under control, avoid playing Holi on an empty stomach.
