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Why When I Have A Headache Does My Eye Get Bloodshot? Are They Related?

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August 10
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Yes, headaches and bloodshot eyes can be related. Certain types of headaches, such as cluster headaches and hemicrania continua, can cause eye redness and tearing. Here are some details:

- Cluster Headaches: These occur in series and can cause eye redness, tearing, sweating, and nasal congestion
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Yes, headaches and bloodshot eyes can be related. Certain types of headaches, such as cluster headaches and hemicrania continua, can cause eye redness and tearing. Here are some details:

- Cluster Headaches: These occur in series and can cause eye redness, tearing, sweating, and nasal congestion.
- Hemicrania Continua: This type of headache causes chronic and persistent pain on one side of the head and face, along with drooping eyelids, eye redness, tearing, sweating, and nasal congestion.

These symptoms are due to the involvement of facial nerves and blood vessels during the headache episodes.

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