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Tension-Type Headache
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Definition of 'Tension-Type Headache'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) |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
[Prevalence of primary headaches in a rural population in Cuba]
30 Jul 2009 
AIM: To determine the prevalence and the clinical-epidemiological and therapeutic characteristics of primary headaches in a rural population in Cuba. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a rural population of the ... Read more...
Blink reflexes in chronic tension-type headache patients and healthy controls.
22 Jul 2009 
OBJECTIVE: To use the R2 component of nociceptive-specific blink reflex (nBR) to probe the trigeminal nociceptive system and compare chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) patients and healthy controls. METHODS: Thirty patients with CTTH and 30 age- ... Read more...
fMRI activation during spike and wave discharges evoked by photic stimulation.
16 Jul 2009 Photoparoxysmal response (PPR) is an electroencephalographic (EEG) trait characterized by the occurrence of epileptiform discharges in response to visual stimulation. Studying this trait helps to learn about mechanisms of epileptogenicity. While ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Tension-Type Headache'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- [The effect of autogenic training combined with organ formula and movement therapy on spontaneous and provoked migraine headaches]
28 Sep 2009 - [Prevalence of primary headaches in a rural population in Cuba] 30 Jul 2009
- Blink reflexes in chronic tension-type headache patients and healthy controls. 22 Jul 2009
- fMRI activation during spike and wave discharges evoked by photic stimulation. 16 Jul 2009
- Complete recovery from tension-type headache through Kampo medicine. 29 Jun 2009
- Headaches in the different phases of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a tendency for stabbing headaches during relapses. 29 Jun 2009
- Multiple active myofascial trigger points and pressure pain sensitivity maps in the temporalis muscle are related in women with chronic tension type headache. 29 Jun 2009
- Proinflammatory plasma cytokines in children with migraine. 29 Jun 2009
- The dependence scale: an easy tool to detect chronic daily headache with medication overuse? 29 Jun 2009
- Classification and clinical features of headache disorders in Pakistan: a retrospective review of clinical data. 6 Jun 2009
- Effect of mental stress on cold pain in chronic tension-type headache sufferers. 3 Jun 2009
- Focus on headache as an adverse reaction to drugs. 2 Jun 2009
- A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of chiropractic and medical prophylactic treatment of adults with tension-type headache: results from a stopped trial. 30 May 2009
- [Relationship between serum blood serotonin and tension--type headache] 30 May 2009
- Pharmacotherapy of tension-type headache (TTH). 30 May 2009
- Chronic tension-type headache: what is new? 30 May 2009
- Central pain processing in chronic tension-type headache. 17 May 2009
- Is allodynia influenced by psychological profile in headache patients? 29 Apr 2009
- Chronic migraine and chronic tension-type headache: are they the same or different? 29 Apr 2009
- Migraine and other primary headaches. Preface. 29 Apr 2009
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Technical information about 'Tension-Type Headache'
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)
Descriptor UI: D018781
Alternative terms: Tension-Type Headache; Headache, Tension-Type; Headaches, Tension-Type; Tension Type Headache; Tension-Type Headaches; Idiopathic Headache; Headache, Idiopathic; Headaches, Idiopathic; Idiopathic Headaches; Stress Headache; Headache, Stress; Headaches, Stress; Stress Headaches; Tension Headache; Headache, Tension; Headaches, Tension; Tension Headaches; Psychogenic Headache; Headache, Psychogenic; Headaches, Psychogenic; Psychogenic Headaches; Tension-Vascular Headache; Headache, Tension-Vascular; Headaches, Tension-Vascular; Tension Vascular Headache; Tension-Vascular Headaches;
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Tree Number: C10.228.140.546.399.875;
History Note: 2006 (1995)