They may also be associated with or accompanied by long COVID symptoms.
COVID headaches may last hours and come back frequently for weeks or months.
COVID headaches appear to affect certain populations more than others.
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COVID headaches have been described as similar totension headachesandmigraines.
Findings on COVID headache duration vary across studies.
COVID headaches can persist for weeks or months after recovery from COVID-19.
What Makes COVID Headaches Last Longer?
There is no single cause as to why COVID headaches last longer in some people than others.
One study explained three hypotheses as to how COVID-19 and headaches are related.
Treatment of COVID headache might involve both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
Seek medical attention right away if your headache is intolerable or feels like the worst headache youve ever had.
COVID headache varies in duration, usually lasting for hours, and may recur frequently for weeks or months.
Research is ongoing on how the virus causes headaches and what makes COVID headaches long-lasting.
COVID headache treatment may include medication and non-medical approaches, like lifestyle changes and therapy.
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