Tension-type headache


ten·sion head·ache

headache associated with nervous tension, anxiety, and other causes often related to chronic contraction of the scalp muscles.
See also: posttraumatic neck syndrome. Synonym(s): muscle contraction headache, tension-type headache

ten·sion head·ache

, tension-type headache (ten'shŭn hed'āk, ten'shŭn-tīp) Headache associated with nervous tension, anxiety, and the like, often related to chronic contraction of the scalp muscles.
Synonym(s): muscle contraction headache.

Tension-type headache

A dull pain that seems to exert pressure on the head; the most common form of headache.Mentioned in: Cluster Headache

ten·sion head·ache

, tension-type headache (ten'shŭn hed'āk, ten'shŭn-tīp) Headache associated with nervous tension, anxiety, and other causes often related to chronic contraction of scalp muscles.