Tension-Type Headache

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) pain of mild to moderate intensity in the head; scalp; or neck. The subtypes are classified by frequency and severity of symptoms. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with muscle contraction and stress. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Synonyms:

Headache, Idiopathic
Headache, Psychogenic
Headache, Stress
Headache, Tension
Headache, Tension-Type
Headache, Tension-Vascular
Headaches, Idiopathic
Headaches, Psychogenic
Headaches, Stress
Headaches, Tension
Headaches, Tension-Type
Headaches, Tension-Vascular
Idiopathic Headache
Idiopathic Headaches
Psychogenic Headache
Psychogenic Headaches
Stress Headache
Stress Headaches
Tension Headache
Tension Headaches
Tension Type Headache
Tension Vascular Headache
Tension-Type Headaches
Tension-Vascular Headache
Tension-Vascular Headaches

Broader Topics:

Headache Disorders, Primary

Narrower Topics:

None

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