Cluster Headache
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Cluster headache is one of the most intense types of headache that exist. It is characterized by episodes of very severe pain around or behind one eye, appearing in bouts or "clusters" during certain periods and then subsiding.
Common symptoms: stabbing pain on one side of the head, a red or watery eye, nasal congestion, and restlessness or agitation during the episode.
When to see the doctor? An evaluation is important when the pain is very intense, recurs in attacks, or interferes with sleep and daily activities.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the right professional to study it, with support from the otolaryngologist when other causes need to be ruled out. If you have intense, recurrent headaches, it is advisable for a neurologist to evaluate them thoroughly to guide their management.
Data on 368 doctors who treat cluster headache
Which specialist treats cluster headache?
Cluster headache can first be evaluated by a general practitioner, and a neurologist is the specialist for diagnosis and management. In children, a pediatric neurologist should handle the case. You can book with a neurologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cluster headache
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is cluster headache?
Cluster headache is one of the most intense types of headache that exist. It is characterized by episodes of very severe pain around or behind one eye, appearing in bouts or "clusters" during certain periods and then subsiding.
Which doctor treats cluster headache?
Cluster headache can first be evaluated by a general practitioner, and a neurologist is the specialist for diagnosis and management. In children, a pediatric neurologist should handle the case. You can book with a neurologist near you.