Neurology

In layman’s language, Cluster headache is a headache disorder that occurs in cyclical patterns. The term cluster headache itself defines the condition that these attacks occur in groups, or “clusters.” During a cluster cycle, brief, excruciatingly severe headache attacks recur between 1-8 times per day. Known as one of the most painful conditions, Cluster headache is often described as “suicide headaches”, “a pain worse than labor pain” and “a hot poker to the eye.” How does a migraine attack differ from cluster headaches? For starters, they feel differently. People with migraines may experience nausea, sensitivity to light, and vomiting, whereas those with a clust...