What is the main cause of cluster headaches?

What is the main cause of cluster headaches?

The exact cause of cluster headaches is unknown, but cluster headache patterns suggest that abnormalities in the body's biological clock (hypothalamus) play a role. Unlike migraine and tension headache, cluster headache generally isn't associated with triggers, such as foods, hormonal changes or stress.

Does exercise help cluster headaches?

When you exercise, you take-in more oxygen. That is a good thing! However, the biggest win is that exercising helps with chronic pain. I've found that exercise done at just the right time can prevent that restless, irritable feeling and even help to prevent cluster headache some attacks.

How long does a cluster headache last?

The headaches associated with cluster occur in groups. While the headaches themselves may be brief (as short as 15 minutes), the headaches can recur up to eight times in 24 hours. Headaches may last as long as 3 hours. Cluster cycles may last for only a single day, or may linger for many weeks.