Headache after exercise can be dangerous....Although we all know how important exercise is for health and preventing diseases....but some people may experience pain and discomfort after exercise, one of which is headache after exercise....maybe you have also experienced this problem....now an important question arises, how dangerous is headache after exercise?..To answer this question, stay with Dr. Majid Kihani Fard to talk about headache after exercise.. This type of headache occurs after performing physical activities such as sports that may appear during or after exercise. Most people have described the headache caused by the activity as a throbbing pain on both sides of the head. This pain may last from a few minutes to a few days. To check the risk of headache after exercise, you must first know that there are 2 types of headache.. Primary headaches and secondary headaches!.. #### Primary headaches after exercise This type of headache occurs when a person does **extreme sports activities** such as running, weight lifting, boating, etc... Other causes of this type of headache include the following: **Sexual activities**, especially reaching orgasm - Cough or sneeze - Straining during defecation Experts have not given a definite opinion about the cause of this type of headache, but it may be the narrowing of the blood vessels of the skull... In fact, during exercise, the body needs more blood and oxygen, and the dilation of the vessels also happens with the aim of increasing the blood flow... (be sure to read the article on dangerous headaches) #### Secondary headaches after exercise Secondary headaches also occur after intense physical activities, but the reason is no longer a simple problem or narrowing of the blood vessels of the skull.... This type of headache is due to **underlying diseases** which may be a simple sinus infection or even a tumor....In general, due to the possibility of danger in this type of headache, it **should not** be symptomatic.. ### Symptoms of headache after exercise . As we said, a headache after exercise is felt as a **throbbing pain** that may be on one or both sides of the head....This pain may also involve the neck and the person may feel pain in the neck area in addition to the headache....pay attention to the symptoms mentioned here....In **secondary headaches**, the person may also experience the following symptoms in addition to the headache: - Vomiting - Neck stiffness - double vision - Sensitivity to light - Loss of consciousness ### How long does a headache last after exercise? . In primary and secondary headaches, in addition to the type of symptoms, its duration will also be different... **primary headaches** may last **5 minutes or 2 days** but **secondary headaches last longer** and last for several days....in fact, one of the things that shows the risk of post-exercise headache is its duration... do not use headache after exercise... primary headaches occur after intense sports activities, which is one of its common causes. **Dehydration and dryness of the body**... During exercise, activity and sweating increase and the body loses more water... - - Bleeding between the brain and the tissues covering the brain (subechnoid hemorrhage) - Sinus infection - Tumors - Coronary artery disease that involves the vessels inside the brain or the vessels connected to the brain... - Obstruction of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid - Structural abnormalities of the spine, head and neck ### At what age does headache occur after exercise?. ... Primary headaches may occur in **people of any age**, but the probability of its occurrence **increases after the age of 40.** Of course, secondary headaches, which indicate an underlying disease or problem, occur at any age and do not depend on things such as age, gender, etc. ### When should we see a doctor after exercise? . Most people become very concerned after a few minutes after exercise, even after a small pain, but this problem will only be serious if it continues. See a professional neurologist right away if the following happens to you: - Severe and sudden headaches - Persistence of headache for more than 2 days - Feeling sleepy and confused - Loss of consciousness (fainting) Any neglect of serious headaches after exercise is dangerous and may even lead to **stroke**... If you experience cluster headaches after exercise, see a doctor... The doctor will first ask about the **symptoms and duration of your headache**... Then he will check your **medical records** and **family disease records**... - Brain angiography and CT angiography to check the blood vessels leading to the brain - **MRI** to see the structures inside the brain - **CT scan** with the aim of checking the possibility of bleeding around or inside the brain - Measurement of cerebrospinal fluid flow Treatment of headache after exercise . Treatment methods for post-exercise headaches depend on the type of headache you have and its cause. In fact, the type of primary or secondary headache determines the treatment method... #### Treatment of primary headaches Primary headache caused by activity can be easily treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen... Other drugs for the treatment of this headache include the following: Indomethacin - Propranolol - Naproxen (naprosyn) - Phenelzine (Nardil) - Ergonvin (ergometer) Also, the doctor recommends that a person **avoid exercising in hot weather or at high altitudes** so as not to get a headache.... and **consuming enough water** during exercise is also very important... #### #### Treatment of secondary headaches This type of headache depends on its cause, that is, in order to end the headache after exercise, the main cause must be treated.. After going to the doctor, tests and diagnostic methods will show what is the cause of the disease... The type of treatment will also be different according to the cause of the headache.. Now that you are familiar with its types, causes and treatment.. In the following, we have introduced important information to prevent headache after exercise: - Avoid intense exercise in very hot or very cold weather... - Drink more water to hydrate the body and prevent dehydration during exercise.... - Avoid exercising at high altitudes, especially if you are not used to it... - Get enough sleep (8 hours a day) and have a regular schedule for it... and wear waterproof... - Follow a healthy diet, so that you gradually increase all the nutrients your body needs - Before you warm up your body well.. Exercise intensity... ### Take care of your health!... . In this article, we talked about post-exercise headache and introduced its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention... Remember that post-exercise headaches may be dangerous and threaten a person's health if they are severe or frequent... **:sources** https://www.healthline.com/health/headache-after-exercise https://www.healthline.com/health/exertional-headache https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21959-exertion-headaches https://herminahospitals.com/fa/articles/sakit-kepala-setelah-berolahraga-apa-penyebabnya-dan-bagaimana-cara-mengatasinya.html