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Does To Much Light Trigger Cluster Headaches?
- Headaches: Cluster - Managing Cluster Headaches
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- Introduction
- 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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Headaches: Cluster: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cluster headaches are rare, affecting less than 1% of the population.Age and GenderCluster headaches can affect all ages, from children to the... Read more »
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 »
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