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Swimmer's migraine
1Department of Neurology, Kasugai City Hospital, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Headache
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Sudden, severe headaches during swimming, diagnosed as benign exertional headaches, share similarities with headaches triggered by sexual activity. All patients experienced pulsating headaches with nausea but had normal medical evaluations and good outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Sudden, severe headaches can occur during physical exertion.
- Swimming is a common form of exercise with potential exertional risks.