Headache when working out?

Asked by: Marco Chalas

Scientists believe an exertional headache occurs when an activity causes veins and arteries to expand to allow more blood flow. That expansion and increased blood pressure create pressure in the skull, which causes the pain.

How do you prevent a headache after working out?

Drink fluids before and during exercise. For some, slowly warming up before exercising can help to prevent exertional headaches. In other cases, reducing the intensity of the workout also helps to prevent them.

Are exertion headaches normal?

Primary exertional headaches are frustrating but usually harmless. However, they can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition that needs treatment, so it’s important to follow up with your doctor about your symptoms.

Do exertion headaches go away?

It may last from 5 minutes to 2 days. It is more likely to happen in hot weather, high humidity, or at high altitudes but may happen in any kind of weather or altitude. Most people find their exertion headaches last 3 to 6 months and then go away.

How long do exercise headaches last?

Primary exercise headache generally lasts from five minutes to 48 hours. It may have similar features to migraine and must be distinguished from migraine triggered by exertion.

What is the thunderclap headache?

Overview. Thunderclap headaches live up to their name, striking suddenly like a clap of thunder. The pain of these severe headaches peaks within 60 seconds. Thunderclap headaches are uncommon, but they can warn of potentially life-threatening conditions — usually having to do with bleeding in and around the brain.

How do I know if my headache is serious?

Your headache comes on suddenly and is explosive or violent. Your headache is “the worst ever,” even if you regularly get headaches. You also have slurred speech, a change in vision, problems moving your arms or legs, loss of balance, confusion, or memory loss with your headache. Your headache gets worse over 24 hours.

Is my headache from dehydration?

Even mild dehydration can cause a headache. Usually, other symptoms of dehydration (such as fatigue, dizziness, extreme thirst and dry mouth) appear along with headache pain. Dehydration headaches often get better with at-home remedies like drinking water, resting and taking over-the-counter pain relievers.

What does a stroke headache feel like?

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Is a thunderclap headache a stroke?

Thunderclap headaches like Julie’s come on quickly—usually in under 60 seconds—and are the worst headaches of your life, Dr. Carlin explains. They’re a major warning sign of hemorrhagic stroke, as well as other life-threatening conditions such as severely high blood pressure or even meningitis.

Where is a thunderclap headache located?

Thunderclap headaches can be caused by bleeding in the brain after an arterial aneurysm rupture, stroke, or other injury. Pain from thunderclap headaches might occur anywhere on your head and extend to your neck or even areas of your lower back.