Migraines and MVA's
by Suzi
(Arizona)
Traumatic Brain Injury
What are the links between Migraines and Motor Vehicle Accidents?
Answer:
Hi Suzi,
Traumatic brain injury or TBI can occur with motor vehicle accidents. The picture above demonstrates how the brain can suffer when it strikes the skull.
In a patient with existing migraine, the migraines can become more frequent and more intense. Usually they return to baseline after a few weeks, but if they continue to get worse then the patient should be seen by a headache specialist.
If a person has no history of migraine, TBI could cause them as part of what we call "post concussive syndrome". Usually there is a daily global diffuse headache with breakthrough more intense migraines.
If not treated aggressively during the first weeks of worsening pain, these headaches may become chronic.
I hope this answered your question. You can read more about TBI at my page on post traumatic headaches.
Good luck..
Mary Kay Betz, MS RPA-C
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