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Primary cough headache

Headache triggered by coughing or straining in the absence of an intracranial disorder

Symptoms of Primary cough headache

The following features are indicative of Primary cough headache:
  • headache begin after coughing
  • stabbing pain
  • splitting pain
  • headache on both sides
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • fainting

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Common Causes of Primary cough headache

The following are the most common causes of Primary cough headache:
  • weakness in one of blood vessels in the brain (cerebral aneurysm)

Risk Factors for Primary cough headache

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Primary cough headache:
  • older than the age of 40
  • men

Prevention of Primary cough headache

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Primary cough headache. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid constipation by using stool softeners
  • limit heavy lifting
  • get annual flu shot
  • avoid medicines that may cause cough as a side effect

Occurrence of Primary cough headache

Common Age Group

Primary cough headache can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Primary cough headache can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Primary cough headache

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Primary cough headache:
  • MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To determine the structural problems within the head
  • CT scan (Computerized tomography): To create the cross sectional images of the brain

Complications of Primary cough headache if untreated

It is not know if Primary cough headache causes complications if left untreated.

Procedures for Treatment of Primary cough headache

The following procedures are used to treat Primary cough headache:
  • Lumbar puncture: To remove fluid that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain which helps to reduce the pressure inside the skull that can cause headache

Self-care for Primary cough headache

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Primary cough headache:
  • Use stool softeners: Helps to prevent constipation
  • Limit heavy lifting: To prevent muscle problems
  • Get annual flu shot: Helps to protect from flu infection
  • Avoid medicines that may cause cough as a side effect: Helps to prevent cough headache

Time for Treatment of Primary cough headache

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Primary cough headache to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 6 months - 1 year

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Primary cough headache.

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