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- Headaches: Cluster - Managing Cluster Headaches
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Diagnosis
Many patients report a delay of 1 - 6 years in the diagnosis of their cluster headaches. Migraine-like symptoms (light and sound sensitivity, aura, nausea, vomiting) are major reasons for the frequent misdiagnosis by primary care doctors. In some cases, patients are inappropriately treated for other types of headaches or health conditions (including having sinus surgery).
Medical and Personal History
Cluster headache is diagnosed by medical history, including the pattern of recurrent...
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Cluster Headaches: The Basics
Cluster headaches are often said to be the most painful of all headaches. They have been described as "boring," bearing, burning," "like a hot ... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SymptomsCluster headaches usually strike suddenly and without warning, although some people have a migraine-type aura before the attack. The pain is... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
What Are Cluster Headaches?Cluster headaches are among the most painful types of headaches. They are marked by excruciating stabbing and penetrating... Read more »
Diagnosis of Cluster Headaches
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
The diagnosis of cluster headaches is considered to be strictly by the patient's clinical presentation. The description of autonomic responses... Read more »
Introduction to Cluster Headaches
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
Headaches are classified as either primary or secondary. Primary headaches are those that are not caused by any disease or other medical condition.... Read more »
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