Most morning headaches are not strokes, but know the warning signs

Neurologist Dr Praveen Gupta of Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, says most morning headaches stem from poor sleep, sleep apnoea, dehydration, skipped caffeine, stress or migraine, not strokes. He warns, however, that many strokes are painless. Sudden weakness, a drooping face, slurred speech or vision loss need urgent medical care even when there is no headache at all.