Headache Medicine
Cluster Headache
Dr. Mit Ankur Raval
Recurrent bouts of severe unilateral headache with characteristic autonomic features. Accurate diagnosis matters because treatment differs from migraine.
Understand the condition
What patients should know.
Recognising the pattern
Severe attacks are typically unilateral and may occur around the eye or temple, with tearing, red eye, nasal symptoms or marked restlessness.
Assessment
Diagnosis is clinical; atypical presentations may need targeted evaluation to exclude secondary causes.
Treatment
Management generally combines effective acute treatment with preventive therapy during active bouts.
Urgent care
Sudden new severe headache, persistent neurological deficit, loss of consciousness or a major change from the usual pattern requires urgent assessment.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as migraine?
No. The attack pattern, associated autonomic features and treatment pathway differ.
Why is diagnosis important?
Cluster headache needs a specific treatment approach and should not simply be treated as routine migraine.
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