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Cluster headache

Cluster headache

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An extremely painful type of headache that is commonly described as a stabbing sensation through the eye. Such headaches usually occur on one side of the head, and come on suddenly.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Headache disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Runny nose
Vomiting
Headache
Watery eyes
Light sensitivity
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cluster headache
Divalproex
4
4 reviews
Prednisone
3.6
7 reviews
Gabapentin
3.5
4 reviews
Dihydroergotamine
3.5
4 reviews
Methylergonovine
3.3
9 reviews
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Other treatments

Oxygen supplementation

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Sleep study

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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