Tension headache
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What is tension 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. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with muscle contraction and stress.
Common symptoms reported by people with tension headache
Treatments taken by people for tension headache
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Got a question about living with tension headache? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has tension headache on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 601 say tension headache is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 49 | |
| 30s | 125 | |
| 40s | 129 | |
| 50s | 131 | |
| 60s | 113 | |
| 70+ | 342 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 67 | |
| 20-29 years | 44 | |
| 30-39 years | 42 | |
| 40-49 years | 43 | |
| 50-59 years | 34 | |
| 60-69 years | 26 | |
| 70+ years | 17 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 453 | |
| Female | 1248 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 602 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 298 |