chronic tension-type headache

Last reviewed 01/2018

The clinical features of chronic tension-type headaches include:

  • headache occurs on >= 15 days per month on average for >3 months
  • pain lasts for hours or may be continuous
  • bilateral location
  • pressing ( not pulsating) quality
  • mild or moderate intensity
  • not aggravated by routine exercise
  • no nausea
  • no vomting

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