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- $Title{Are Frequent Headaches a Sign of Impending Stroke?}
- $Subject{circulatory system brain head migraine organic headache headaches
- cephalalgia stroke strokes reduced consciousness cerebrovascular accident
- accidents cv cva migraines}
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- Are Frequent Headaches a Sign of Impending Stroke?
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- QUESTION: I get frequent headaches, as many as one or two a month. I am
- worried that it may mean I will have a stroke. How can I be sure?
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- ANSWER: Headaches are only one symptom of a stroke--the interruption of blood
- supply to a part of the brain, or inflammation or rupture of a blood
- vessel--but not all headaches mean that a stroke is coming on. Considering
- the vast number of headaches in the United States in a given year versus the
- number of strokes, the odds are pretty much against an occasional headache
- being the first sign of an impending stroke. However, because headache CAN be
- an important warning of a stroke, it is wise to be cautious about certain
- types of headaches. Beware of any extremely severe headache--one far worse
- than any other you ever had. Take note of a headache brought on by exertion,
- a severe headache that lasts more than a day, one that gets gradually worse,
- or any headache that is accompanied by reduced consciousness. If you notice
- any neck stiffness or experience any changes in vision during the headache,
- then it is time for fast action, with a quick call to your doctor, or a visit
- to the nearest emergency room.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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