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How Long Does A Migraine Headache Usually Last?
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, separated by long pain-free periods that last at least 1 month, possibly longer.
See also:
Headache Migraine headache Tension headache
Alternative Names
Histamine headache; Headache - histamine; Migrainous neuralgia; Headache - cluster
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cluster headaches are a fairly common form of
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