A primary headache disorder characterized by multiple attacks of severe, unilateral sharp, searing, or piercing pain typically localized to the periorbital and/or temporal areas
Accom...
Diagnosis is clinical.
International Classification of Headache Disorders (3rd edition, 2018) criteria
At least five attacks of severe or very severe unilateral orbital, supraorbital, and/or t...
Avoid major changes in sleep habits.
Stop smoking.
Avoid use of alcohol du...
Anticipate cluster bouts and initiate prophylaxis early
Monitor for depression and suicidal ideation, especially in those with cCH.
Watch for adve...
Ljubisavljevic S, Zidverc Trajkovic J. Cluster headache: pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. J Neurol. 2019 May;266(5):1059-1066.
Magi...
G44.009 Cluster headache syndrome, unspecified, not intractable
G44.019 Episodic cluster headache, not intractable
G44.029 Chronic cluster headache, not intractable
G44.001 Cluster headache sy...
CHs are present as severe, unilateral sharp, searing, or piercing pain typically localized to the periorbital and/or temporal areas, accompanied by autonomic symptoms such as ipsilater...
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