How dangerous are post concussion headaches?

Most headaches, called tension headaches, are nothing more than uncomfortable muscular contractions around the head. However, many headaches that follow brain injury are due to overactivity of pain-sensitive areas of the brain. read more

Treatment of Post-Concussion Syndrome. Most people with post-concussion syndrome are able to recover with rest and by minimizing stress. Most health care providers will also treat symptoms of post-concussion syndrome. For example, migraine or pain medications may be prescribed for those with headache. read more

Chronic headaches after concussion. While most children recover completely within a short time after the concussion, some children have headaches and other post-concussive symptoms for a long time after the injury. read more