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1). Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: When a Brain Aneurysm Bleeds
Spontaneous subarachnoid (pronounced sub-uh-RACK-noid) hemorrhage is rightfully the most feared cause of sudden headache. Usually due to rupture of aneurysms (abnormal, balloon-like outpouchings of arteries) located near the base of the brain, subarachnoid hemorrhages involve bleeding into the space between the brain and its surrounding membrane, known as the meninges.
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2). The Dangers of a Thunderclap Headache
A thunderclap headache may indicate that there is a more serious underlying problem such as bleeding in your brain. Find out more about this form of headache in this article.
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