SUNCT syndrome versus idiopathic stabbing headache (jabs and jolts syndrome)

Both SUNCT syndrome and idiopathic stabbing headache (ISH) (jabs and jolts syndrome) have to be considered when encountering shortlasting headaches. Since there are no specific tests for these headaches, the differential diagnosis depends entirely upon assessment of the clinical features. These headaches are generally easily distinguishable clinically. There seem to be symptomatic forms of SUNCT.