Vascular headache
Vascular Headache
Vascular headache (/væˈskjʊlər ˈhɛdˌeɪk/) is a term that was previously used to describe certain types of headache due to abnormalities in the blood vessels in the head.
Etymology
The term "vascular headache" is derived from the Latin vasculum, meaning "small vessel", and the Old English hēafodǣce, meaning "pain in the head".
Definition
Vascular headaches were thought to be caused by dilation and inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain, leading to headache pain. However, this term is no longer commonly used by the medical community. Instead, headaches that were previously classified as vascular headaches are now classified as migraine headaches or cluster headaches, both of which may involve vascular changes.
Related Terms
- Migraine: A type of headache characterized by severe throbbing pain on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Cluster headache: A type of headache characterized by severe, piercing pain on one side of the head, often around the eye. Cluster headaches occur in cyclical patterns or clusters.
- Tension headache: A common type of headache characterized by a dull, aching sensation all over the head. It is often associated with muscle tightness in the neck and scalp.
- Headache: A condition characterized by pain in the head, scalp, or neck. It can be a symptom of a variety of different conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vascular headache
- Wikipedia's article - Vascular headache
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