Dr Kapil Khandelwal, senior consultant in neurology at CK Birla Hospitals in Jaipur, stated that morning headaches can stem from sleep disturbances, irregular sleep patterns, or inadequate sleep.
Other potential medical causes include obstructive sleep apnoea, dehydration, caffeine changes, teeth grinding during sleep, and medication overuse.
Persistent early morning headaches accompanied by warning signs like neurological deficits, fever, or sudden severity require immediate medical evaluation to rule out serious conditions.