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