Exercise-induced headache

An exercise-induced headache develops after prolonged, vigorous physical activity Certain exercises are associated with headaches, such as running, tennis, swimming, and weight lifting.

Doctors divide exercise-induced headaches into two categories Primary exercise headache is harmless, not related to other problems and can be avoided with medication

The secondary form of the disease is often caused by a serious cause in the brain: bleeding, tumor Disease outside the brain can also cause the condition, such as coronary artery disease The secondary form requires immediate medical attention

---

Primary post-exercise headache

The causes of the primary form are unknown One theory says that vigorous physical activity dilates the blood vessels inside the skull

Secondary exercise headache

The secondary form is caused by some disease or condition, for example:

• Bleeding between the brain and the thin membranes covering the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage)
• Blood vessel pathology

  ---

  Primary post-exercise headache
  
  
  Such headaches:
  
  
  • Described as bursting
  • Develops during or after vigorous physical activity
  • Infects both sides of the head in most cases
  
  
  When to see your doctor
  
  See your doctor if you notice a headache during or after exercise Consult a doctor immediately if the headache starts suddenly or is the first time you have this type of headache