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Headaches Caused By Nerve Tests
- Headaches: Cluster - Causes
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Causes
Cluster headaches, like migraines, are likely due to an interaction of abnormalities in the blood vessels and nerves that affect regions in the face.
Abnormalities in the Hypothalamus
Evidence strongly suggests that abnormalities in the hypothalamus, a complex structure located deep in the brain, may play a major role in cluster headaches. Advanced imaging techniques have shown that a specific area in the hypothalamus is asymmetrical in these patients and is activated during a cluster...
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