Stopping coffee can cause migraines - the doctor's opinion.
A person who drank coffee regularly and often and then suddenly gave up the drink may develop a withdrawal syndrome, said nutritionist and endocrinologist Anton Polyakov in a commentary for AiF. According to the expert, the most typical symptoms of the syndrome are increased fatigue, drowsiness, decreased concentration and headaches. And this situation can last up to a week and a half.
The nutritionist added that in some cases giving up coffee may be accompanied by photophobia and severe headaches. According to Polyakov, the severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on how often and how much a person drank coffee.
"To reduce the discomfort, it is better to give up the drink gradually, reduce its quantity and strength, instead of stopping consumption suddenly," the doctor concluded.