Exertion headaches have an abrupt, intense onset of pain that arises during or right after engaging in strenuous physical activities. It is vital to seek medical care so that a diagnosis can be given.
What is primary exertional headache?
Exertion headaches are considered uncommon. When it comes to this form of headache, there is a popping or bursting discomfort on both sides of the head that lasts from 2-24 hours.
In most cases, the pain is generally on both sides of the head and might persist anywhere from a few seconds up to 2 days. Most individuals who are diagnosed with primary exertional headache can lessen or eliminate future episodes by following simple preventive measures such as proper warm up and refraining from holding his/her breathe during weightlifting.
Can intercranial hemorrhage cause exertion headaches?
An intercranial hemorrhage occurs if a blood vessel inside the brain ruptures. The indications are based on the site of the vessel in the brain.
A subarachnoid hemorrhage which occurs close to the exterior lining of the brain can cause an abrupt, intense headache with stiff neck. An intraparenchymal hemorrhage occurs deep inside the brain and typically causes abrupt weakness, numbness or other sensory issues but although occasionally headache is the only sign.
Migraine
Migraine headaches can be instigated by exertion and oftentimes mistaken as primary exertional headaches. Since the treatment for a migraine is different for exertion headaches, this mistake can result to needless suffering.