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What Causes Headache After Sneezing?
i sneeze so hard last night the left portion of my head hurts. when i woke up this morning i realize my right arm is cold. i tried to wipe it with a hot towel but can feel the heat as much as the left arm. now i realize that half of my body is cold(right part). what should i do? i can move my hands and legs alright but what im worried about is the feeling of a little numbness and cold in the right part of my body.
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
User's Response
Dr. Aida Quka,
Neurologist's Response
Neurologist's Response
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms may be related to a stroke.
The headache after sneezing may be related to a raise in the intracranial pressure or to sinus infection, but the numbness in your arm and the sensory changes are very concerning for a possible stroke.
It is known that a congenital cardiac defect (like patent foram ovale)can lead to cardiac embolism to the brain during straining physical activity (sneezing, coughing, constipation, etc.)
From the other hand a small intracranial hemorrhage from a small vessel malformation rupture could also mimic this clinical scenario.
I recommend you to go to the ER and consult with the neurologist for a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan or MRI to exclude the above mentioned possibilities.
Hope to have been of help!
Best regards,
Dr. Aida
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms may be related to a stroke.
The headache after sneezing may be related to a raise in the intracranial pressure or to sinus infection, but the numbness in your arm and the sensory changes are very concerning for a possible stroke.
It is known that a congenital cardiac defect (like patent foram ovale)can lead to cardiac embolism to the brain during straining physical activity (sneezing, coughing, constipation, etc.)
From the other hand a small intracranial hemorrhage from a small vessel malformation rupture could also mimic this clinical scenario.
I recommend you to go to the ER and consult with the neurologist for a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan or MRI to exclude the above mentioned possibilities.
Hope to have been of help!
Best regards,
Dr. Aida
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