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Autonomic disorders in cluster headache syndrome
1ENT-Department, University Hospital of Trondheim, Norway.
Functional Neurology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Cluster headache attacks involve unilateral head pain and autonomic symptoms like sweating and tearing. This study investigates these phenomena, discussing sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity during attacks.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Autonomic Nervous System Research
Background:
- Cluster headache is a severe neurological disorder characterized by unilateral head pain.
- Autonomic symptoms such as lacrimation, nasal congestion, and sweating are common during cluster headache attacks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the autonomic accompanying phenomena associated with unilateral headaches in cluster headache syndrome.
- To discuss the role of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity during cluster headache attacks.
Main Methods:
- Observational study detailing autonomic phenomena.
- Description of forehead sweating, salivation, nasal secretion, and tearing during headache attacks.
Main Results:
- Cluster headaches are linked to specific autonomic symptoms.
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity patterns during attacks were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Autonomic phenomena are integral to the cluster headache experience.
- Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of these autonomic symptoms can inform treatment strategies.