Exercise headaches

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Exercise headaches:

  • Are usually described as throbbing
  • Occur during or after strenuous exercise
  • Affect both sides of the head in most cases

Secondary exercise headaches may also include:

  • Vomiting
  • Double vision
  • Neck rigidity

Primary exercise headaches typically last between five minutes and 48 hours, while secondary exercise headaches usually last at least a day and sometimes linger for several days or longer.

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Feb. 21, 2008

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