Do I Have Cough Headaches?

Do you have a headache that begin suddenly with and just after coughing or other types of straining, such as having a bowel movement, laughing or crying vigorously, or sneezing or blowing your nose?

Do you have a headache that typically last a few seconds to a few minutes?

Do you have a sharp, stabbing or splitting headache?

Do you usually feel pain in the front of the head?

Do you have a headache that affects both sides of your head?

Is your headache accompanied by dull pain that can last for hours?

Do you have a headache pain that is usually felt in the back of the head?

Can you describe the level of pain as moderate to severe?

Do you feel dizziness, unsteadiness, fainting or numbness in the face or arms?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have cough headaches. A cough headache is a specific type of headache that occurs after coughing or some other type of strain, such as sneezing, laughing, crying, or blowing your nose. There are two types of cough headaches: primary and secondary. The primary cough headache is usually a harmless condition of unknown cause. These headaches are short-lived and go away on their own. The secondary cough headache is a serious health problem that is usually caused by some underlying disease. Secondary cough headaches are also known as symptomatic cough headaches. Cough headaches are more common in men than in women.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have cough headaches. A cough headache is a medical condition characterized by a headache triggered by coughing. It can also occur when you sneeze, laugh, sing, or otherwise strain yourself. The pain is often described as sharp, stabbing pain that ranges from mild to severe. Primary cough headaches are usually harmless and resolve without treatment. They often affect people over the age of 40.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have cough headaches. A cough headache is a particular type of headache caused by coughing, sneezing, crying loudly, or by straining during bowel movements. The exact cause of the primary cough headache is not known. It is believed that coughing increases the pressure in the chest, which in turn leads to increased pressure in the brain. Secondary cough headaches are caused by some type of brain disorder. They are characterized by pain in the back of the head. They usually affect people under the age of 40. Treatment varies depending on the type of headache.