Headache associated with the release of histamine from cells. Symptoms include sharp pain on one side of the head, runny nose, and watery eyes. Treatment is by antihistamines and agents to constrict dilated arteries. Also called cluster headache.
A headache resulting from ingestion of histamine (found in some wines), injection of histamine, or excessive histamine in circulating blood. This type of headache is due to dilatation of branches of the carotid artery.