Los Angeles, CA
A 18-year-old male asked:
Why does my head hurt when i run? after a couple minutes of running my head hurts about 5 months ago i got a concussion and now get daily migranes
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. David Lundinanswered
Neurosurgery 28 years experience
Common: Exercise frequently makes symptoms of concussion worse. This is how athletes are tested before allowing them to return to athletics after chi.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Neesheet Parikhanswered
Sports Medicine 15 years experience
Unhealed concussion : You should be checked out from a sports medicine physician that has experience with concussions. More than likely your concussion hasn't healed yet and that is causing the headaches after running.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 18, 2013
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