(G44.2) Tension-type headache
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Diagnosis tension-type headache is diagnosed Women are 23.09% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis tension-type headache
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis tension-type headache
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease tension-type headache - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features tension-type headache
Tension-type headache - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - tension-type headache
Повышение в мышцах чувствительности болевых рецепторов - специальных клеток, ответственных за передачу болевого сигнала в головной мозг - имеет большое значение при возникновении эпизодической головной боли, в то время как избыточная чувствительность болевых путей в центральной нервной системе из-за длительной стимуляции перенапряженных мышц, по-видимому, приводит к переходу эпизодической головной боли в хроническую.
Таким образом, стимулы от мышц, которые обычно безвредны, ошибочно принимаются за боль при хронической тензионной боли.
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete medical history
- Physical examination
- Neurological examination
- Imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans
- Blood tests to rule out any underlying conditions
- Trigger point injection
- Electromyography (EMG) to measure the electrical activity of muscles
- Cervical spine X-ray
- Tension-type headache diary
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Educate the patient about the condition and its triggers.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the frequency of headaches.
- Encourage relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation.
- Refer the patient to a physical therapist for exercise and stretching.
- Prescribe medications to treat acute episodes of headaches.
- Refer the patient to a psychologist for cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Prescribe medications to prevent chronic headaches.
- Refer the patient to a massage therapist for massage therapy.
- Refer the patient to a chiropractor for spinal manipulation.
- Refer the patient to an acupuncturist for acupuncture.
Tension-type headache - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease tension-type headache
Prostration
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Mood swings
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Anxiety
(Nervousness, Uneasiness, Apprehension, Worry, Distress, Dread, Panic, Agitation, Unease, Jitters, Fear, Tension, Frustration, Anxiety attack)
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Apathy
(Listlessness, Indifference, Lethargy, Passivity, Inactivity, Torpor, Unconcern, Absence of emotion, Stoicism, Disinterest, Insouciance, Sluggishness)
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Insomnia
(Sleeplessness, Sleep deprivation, Awakeness, Restlessness, Insomnolence, Nocturnal wakefulness, Sleepless nights, Sleeplessness disorder, Sleep disorder, Sleep difficulty, Sleep problem, Sleep deprivation disorder, Sleep disturbance)
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Headache
(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)
Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...
Irritability and anger
(Agitation, Annoyance, Frustration, Hostility, Impatience, Impetuosity, Indignation, Irascibility, Irritation, Resentment, Testiness, Upset)
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