Tension headache
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Tension headache
Sistema nervioso y sentidos especiales
Efectos adversos de los fármacos en el sistema nervioso
Enfermedad cerebrovascular
Trastornos congénitos
Trastornos craneales y de los nervios periféricos
Trastornos degenerativos o síndromes amnésicos
Trastornos desmielinizantes
Trastornos relacionados con la columna vertebral, la médula espinal y las raíces nerviosas espinales
Disfunción cerebral global
Trastornos infecciosos, inmunológicos e inflamatorios
Trastornos metabólicos
Trastornos del movimiento
Neoplasias
Síndromes de dolor neurológico
Trastorno neuromuscular
Trastornos paroxísticos
Trastornos del sueño
Trastornos traumáticos, mecánicos y del aumento de la presión intracraneal
Trastornos del oído
Trastornos de los ojos y los párpados
Revisión de patología del sistema nervioso y de los sentidos especiales
Aspectos destacados
en inglés
Tension headache or tension-type headache is the most common type of primary headache. Tension-type headache pain is often described as constant pressure as if the head were being squeezed in a vise. The pain can radiate from the lower back of the head, neck, eyes, or other muscle groups in the body and typically affects the head bilaterally. They usually occur for a duration longer than 30 minutes, typically four to six hours.
The exact cause of tension headaches is well understood, but factors that can trigger or exacerbate tension headaches include stress, anxiety, poor posture, fatigue, and eye strain. Treatment options for tension headaches may include pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and stress management techniques, such as relaxation exercises, biofeedback, or cognitive-behavioral therapy.