How To Identify Cluster Headaches Before They Get You

Diagnosis

Only a medical professional can diagnosis cluster headaches by assessing the patterns, location, severity, frequency, duration, and type of pain associated with the attacks. There are several methods used to diagnosis a cluster headache. A neurological exam may be done to access brain function such as reflexes, nerves, and senses. Image testing, such as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a computed tomography (CT) scan, may be needed to create detailed pictures of the brain to rule out a tumor or an aneurysm.