Final answer:
Migraines are headaches precipitated by the release of prostaglandins, which causes vasodilation, swelling, and pain by increasing blood vessel permeability. NSAIDs can provide relief by inhibiting prostaglandin production.
Step-by-step explanation:
The type of headache associated with a leaking of prostaglandins, causing inflammation and swelling, is a migraine. Migraines are thought to be precipitated by a variety of factors including hormonal changes in women, certain foods and beverages, stress, and environmental changes.
The release of prostaglandins during tissue injury leads to vasodilation, swelling, increased permeability of blood vessels, and the activation of pain neurons. This process contributes to the intense pain experienced during a migraine. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen can provide relief by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammation and pain.