Exertional headache: classification

Evidence-based neurology checklist on exertional headache: classification: Definition This is headache coming up within 48 hours of exertion The exertion may last between minutes to hours Types

Definition

  • This is headache coming up within 48 hours of exertion
  • The exertion may last between minutes to hours

Types

References

  1. Pascual J, Iglesias F, Oterino A, Vasquez-Barquero A, Berciano J. Cough, retinal, and sexual headaches: an analysis of 72 benign and symptomatic cases. Neurology 1996; 46:1520-1524.
  2. Bahra A. Other primary headaches-thunderclap-, cough-, exertional-, and sexual headache. J Neurol 2020; 267:1554-1566. 
  3. Lin PT, Chen SP, Wang SJ. Update on primary headache associated with sexual activity and primary thunderclap headache. Cephalalgia 2023; 43:3331024221148657.

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