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Headache: Cluster
SYMPTOMS include extremely painful burning and boring pain in the area of
the eye, neck, temple and sometimes the face along with sweating, tears in
the eyes, runny nose and nose obstruction.
CAUSES. Cluster headaches appear suddenly and disappear suddenly. They may
appear several times a day for an extended period of time, possibly months.
They usually last for less than an hour each time. They are much more common
in men than in women.
TREATMENT. Drugs used for migraine headaches may be used for treatment as
well as the drugs used for other types of headaches.
.Oxygen administered by a face mask may relieve it in 5 to 10 minutes.