[26] Cluster Headaches Flashcards
What is a cluster headache?
Recurrent severe headaches on one side of the head
Where do cluster headaches typically occur?
Unilaterally around the eye
What are cluster headaches accompanied by?
Ipsilateral autonomic features
What are cluster headaches described as?
One of the most painful conditions
What can cluster headaches be classified as?
- Episodic
- Chronic
What are episodic cluster headaches?
Occurring in periods lasting from 7 days to one year with pain free periods lasting a month or longer
How long do episodic cluster headache periods usually last?
2 weeks - 3 months
What are chronic cluster headaches?
Occurring for one year without remissions or remissions of less than 1 month
How can chronic cluster headaches arise?
De novo or from episodic cluster headaches
What is thought to underly cluster headaches?
Hypothalamic dysfunction and vascular changes
What are the risk factors for cluster headaches?
- Tobacco smoke
- Family history
When do cluster headaches typically occur?
Once every 1/2 years for 6-12 weeks around the same time of year
What time of day do cluster headaches typically occur?
Usually at night 1-2 hours after falling asleep
What % of patients have chronic cluster headaches with no remission?
10-15%
Over what period do cluster headaches come on?
10 mintes
What sort of pain is felt in cluster headaches?
Constant, sharp, excruciating, penetrating