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Do Fluorescent Lights Give You Cluster Headaches?
- Headaches: Cluster - Managing Cluster Headaches
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- Cluster Headaches
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- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
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
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 »
Headaches: Cluster: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesCluster headaches, like migraines, are likely due to an interaction of abnormalities in the blood vessels and nerves that affect regions in the... 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 »
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