There are two types of exertional, or exercise-associated, headaches seen in athletes: (i) primary exercise headache (PEH) and (ii) “weight lifter’s headache,” a form of primary cough headache.
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All of the defining features below come from a small number of case series and expert opinion 1,3,6.
PEH:
Characterized as bilateral, throbbing, pulsatile
Brought on by and occurs only d...
Given the self-limiting nature and short duration of symptoms from weight lifter’s headache, avoidance of the provoking activity is the preferred treatment.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflam...
Patients should be advised to avoid exercising in the heat and to stay hydrated.
Patients with a history of exertional headache should avoid the type of physical exertion ...
PEH occurs during or soon after intense physical activity and can be prevented by avoiding intense exertion. It is typically characterized as bilateral, throbbing, and pulsatile. It la...
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