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).
Cluster headache is diagnosed by medical history, including the pattern of recurrent...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A cluster headache is one-sided head pain that may involve tearing of the eyes and a stuffy nose. Attacks occur regularly for 1 week to 1 year,... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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