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Is it a cluster headache if it only happened once? it came on sudden lasted 10-15min and immediately went away but he was in tears for a while from how scary it was and pain

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a Physician: Headache attacks occur in clusters over weeks or months, not a single episode. A headache can be a symptom of a serious condition and diagnosis is key for the proper treatment. See your doctor for consultation.

Answered 8/2/2015

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