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Thunderclap headaches

Thunderclap headaches are severe and sudden headaches that come on quickly and reach their peak intensity within a minute. They are called "thunderclap" because the pain is often described as feeling like a clap of thunder. These headaches can be a symptom of a serious underlying condition and require immediate medical attention.

Thunderclap headaches can be caused by a number of conditions, including bleeding in the brain, stroke, or aneurysm. Other causes can include a severe increase in blood pressure, spinal fluid leak, or inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain.

Symptoms of a thunderclap headache can include intense, throbbing pain that comes on suddenly, nausea and vomiting, neck stiffness, and a change in consciousness or mental status.

Diagnosis of a thunderclap headache may involve imaging tests such as a CT scan or MRI to evaluate the brain and blood vessels. A spinal tap may also be performed to check for signs of bleeding or infection.

Treatment for thunderclap headaches will depend on the underlying cause, but may involve medications to manage pain or to prevent complications such as seizures or stroke. Surgery may be necessary for conditions such as an aneurysm or bleeding in the brain.

If you experience a sudden and severe headache, especially if it is different from your usual headache, seek medical attention immediately. Thunderclap headaches can be a sign of a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.

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Disease Signs and Symptoms

Fever
Seizures
Nausea or vomiting

Disease Causes

Thunderclap headaches

There's no obvious cause for some thunderclap headaches. In other cases, a variety of potentially life-threatening conditions might be responsible, including:

Bleeding between the brain and membranes covering the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage)
A rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
A tear in the lining of an artery that supplies blood to the brain
Leaking of cerebrospinal fluid — usually due to a tear of the covering around a nerve root in the spine
Death of tissue or bleeding in the pituitary gland
A blood clot in the brain
Severe elevation in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis)
Infection such as meningitis or encephalitis
Ischemic stroke

Disease Prevents

Disease Treatments

Thunderclap headaches

Treatment is aimed at the cause of the headaches — if one can be found.

Disease Diagnoses

Disease Allopathic Generics

Paracetamol
A popular common treatment for headaches is a medication with paracetamol or aspirin.
First 2 and then 1 3 times a day.
Vitamin B complex
To eliminate weakness. 1 pill 2 times a day after meals.
Naproxen Sodium
Naproxen is a medicine that can be used to bite into the head for scalp pain.
Young age 250mg or adults 500mg 2 times a day after meals for 5/7 days.
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
Medicines containing ranitidine for stomach gas. 1 pill 2 times a day after meals.