Serious Causes of a Thunderclap Headache
August 29th, 2008 | by admin |
There are many potentially life-threatening conditions that may be responsible for a thunderclap headache: A tear in the lining of an artery that supplies blood to your brain, or bleeding between the brain and the membranes. A bulge in a blood vessel to the brain, or a tear in the membrane that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord could be the cause of a thunderclap headache. Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis or a cyst that blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid could all be to blame. Some thunderclap headaches appear to be for no reason, however it is vitally important to seek medical attention as soon as possible so that the necessary tests to rule out any life threatening conditions can be run. The tests that will run may include a CT scan, a spinal tap, an MRI, and an angiogram.
