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Cognitive Impairment With Cluster Headaches
- Headaches: Cluster - Highlights
- Introduction
- Cluster Headaches
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
Highlights
What Are Cluster Headaches?
Cluster headaches are among the most painful types of headaches. They are marked by excruciating stabbing and penetrating pain, which is usually centered around the eye. Cluster headache attacks occur very suddenly and without warning, with the pain peaking within 15 minutes. During an attack, the patient is very restless and agitated while trying to cope with the severe pain.
Symptoms of Cluster Headache Attacks
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
Goals of Treatment for Cluster HeadachesThe goals of treatment for cluster headache include: Control of pain in acute attacks Prevention of... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Managing Cluster HeadachesManagement of cluster headaches focuses on:Acute therapy for stopping an attack while it is happeningPreventive therapy for... Read more »
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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