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What Causes Headaches Upon Coughing?
Question: When I cough my head hurts... front of head... like a zing.... had cold sore throat and congested now... should I worry about head hurting when I cough
Brief Answer:
Generally a harmless condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These types of headaches are caused by the sudden increase of the cerebrospinal fluid pressure and intracranial pressure during excessive coughing.
These are generally harmless headaches that settle down after the coughing is resolved, or soothed.
So, the correct treatment of the cause of the cough should resolve headaches too.
Discuss with your Doctor about getting treated about the cause of the cough and drugs to soothe it.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Generally a harmless condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These types of headaches are caused by the sudden increase of the cerebrospinal fluid pressure and intracranial pressure during excessive coughing.
These are generally harmless headaches that settle down after the coughing is resolved, or soothed.
So, the correct treatment of the cause of the cough should resolve headaches too.
Discuss with your Doctor about getting treated about the cause of the cough and drugs to soothe it.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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