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What Happens In The Brain When Someone Has A Migraine Headache?
Histamine headache; Headache - histamine; Migrainous neuralgia; Headache - cluster
Treatment
Treatment does not cure cluster headaches. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. The headaches may go away on their own, or you may need treatment to prevent them.
Smoking, alcohol use, specific foods, and other factors that seem to trigger cluster headaches should be avoided. A headache diary can help you identify your headache triggers. When you get a headache, write down the day...
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