Thunderclap headache

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A thunderclap headache is a sudden and severe headache, diagnosed via a process of exclusion with accompanying negative CT and lumbar puncture results.

Thunderclap headaches can be indicative of life threatening medical problems. If one occurs in yourself or someone else then they must be taken to a hospital immediately. If no transportation is available or the condition is rapidly deteriorating then a call for help must be made.

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