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Headache Diagnosis


Diagnosis of tension or cluster headache is based on symptoms and a thorough medical examination, including the following:

Blood tests including thyroid, liver, and kidney function tests
Eye examination
Family history
Medical history (including medications and characteristics of the headache)
Neurological examination
Sleep habits

Imaging studies of the brain may be necessary to rule out any serious underlying medical problem, such as brain tumor, stroke infe...Read the full article