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Cluster Headaches


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Alternate Names : Headache - Cluster, Headache - Histamine, Histamine Headache, Migrainous Neuralgia

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Cluster Headaches Symptoms & Signs

Swelling under or around the eyes (usually one eye, on the same side as the head pain)
Excessive tears (on the affected side)
Red eye (on the affected side)
Rhinorrhea (runny nose) or nasal congestion (typically occurs on only one side of the nose, the same side as the head pain)
Red, flushed face
Headache
- Begins suddenly
- Commonly begins 2 to 3 hours after falling asleep
- Steady
- Sharp
- Burning or boring pain
- Characteristically occurs on one side of the head
- May occur in and around one eye
- May involve one side of the face from neck to temples
- Pain quickly gets worse, peaking within 5 to 10 minutes
- Peak pain may last one-half to 2 hours

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Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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