What Is A Thunderclap Headache?


By Shambhavi06, Sep 2025 12:25 PMthedailyjagran.com

Thunderclap Headache

Have you ever felt a headache so intense that it seems like your head might explode? This could be a symptom of a Thunderclap Headache. Tap to know more about it!

Understand Thunderclap Headaches

A Thunderclap Headache is an extreme and abrupt headache that escalates to its peak intensity within minutes. There are three primary causes of Thunderclap Headaches.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

It occurs when there is bleeding in the area surrounding the brain, often resulting from a ruptured aneurysm, trauma, or an abnormality in blood vessels.

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

A condition characterised by the formation of a blood clot in the brain's venous sinuses, which are responsible for draining blood away from the brain.

Meningitis

It is the inflammation of the protective membranes that encase the brain and spinal cord, usually due to infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Information Credits

We have taken this information from a trusted health website, the National Institutes of Health.

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