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Blood vessel headache

Blood vessel headache

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Is a type of:

Headache disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
Malaise
Dizziness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Blood vessel headache
Botulinum toxin (botox) injection
Metoclopramide
Maxalt MLT
D.H.E. 45
Tenex
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Other treatments

Hydration
Stress management

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Regular caffeine use

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What is a blood vessel headache?

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Describe the features of a blood vessel headache.?

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I got hit and my blood vessel popped and have a headache should I go to the hospital?

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Can you explain to me the dynamics of vasoconstriction/vasodialation of blood vessels as it relates to headaches?

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Is it okay to get a headache when you get a popped blood vessel in your eye?

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I got a headache Where it hurt to lean over now my eyes have like a broken blood vessel their like blood shot, why?

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So I think a blood vessel popped in my eye and later that night I started having headaches. Is that normal or should I be more concerned?

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I had a headache and I woke up w/ a broken blood vessel in my eye..Is that abnormal?

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My mom had TB years ago now but recently she has been having the worst headaches of her life with pains in a lot places also dizziness. Blood vessels?

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My cerebral blood vessels are shrunk and I'm facing headache, fainting and blocking feelings sometimes. The MRI report says many observances but concludes with 'No significant abnormalities found'. I need to know whether I will face any issues?

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A 35-year old female asked:

I had a sudden sharp headache on the left side of my head, above my left eye. What is concerning is that my left eye blood vessels bursted. ?

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A 51-year old male asked:

I just had what appears to be a broken blood vessel in my left temple. Have a mild headache and a couple hours after have a 3/4 inch bruise.?

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Is it normal to have a constant headache since a burst blood vessel in my eye?

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I've had constant headaches for the past two days and each day I've woken up with a burst blood vessel in the same eye. Is this normal?

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The right side of my back & neck feel strained. The blood vessels on the right side of my head seem to thump w/ headache. Back of head hurts, too

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A 26-year old female asked:

Get a really bad headache while taking a hot shower.. sometimes even get dizzy.. is this normal? I know the hot water can dilate the blood vessels...

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A 18-year old female asked:

Lately my eyes been bothering me and I can see blood vessels appears & it hurts and I also get a bad headache. Im a runner who runs a lot outside sun?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I vomited a few days ago next day looked in a mirror had a popped blood vessel in my right eye now I'm having headaches more in the eye and right side?

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A 36-year old female asked:

A blood vessel in my eye popped, for 3 days prior, I had severe headaches. Should I see a doctor, or is this ok?

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