The relation of cluster headache to alexithymia, depression, and anxiety

Abstract

Background The pathophysiology of cluster headaches (CHs) involves the trigeminovascular system, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the hypothalamus. Because of the affected hypothalamus, there may be limbic system involvement in CH.

Keywords

• Cluster Headache
• Affective Symptoms
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Limbic System
• Cefalalgia Histamínica
• Síntomas Afectivos
• Depresión
• Ansiedad
• Sistema Límbico