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Tension-type headache.

S Diamond1

  • 1Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Clinical Cornerstone
|February 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Tension-type headaches, the most common headache, are episodic or chronic. Treatment varies from simple pain relievers to antidepressants and psychotherapy, depending on headache type and patient needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Tension-type headaches are the most common headache disorder.
  • They are classified as either episodic or chronic.
  • Episodic tension-type headaches often result from physiological stress responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and treatment approaches for tension-type headaches.
  • To differentiate management strategies for episodic versus chronic forms.
  • To address specific considerations for children, adolescents, and coexisting migraine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria and treatment options for tension-type headaches.
  • Discussion of pharmacologic interventions, including analgesics, anxiolytics, and antidepressants.
  • Exploration of non-pharmacologic therapies like psychotherapy and biofeedback.

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Main Results:

  • Episodic tension-type headaches are managed with simple analgesics.
  • Chronic tension-type headaches require addressing underlying depression or anxiety with medications or psychotherapy.
  • Management in children and adolescents involves assessing psychosocial factors and may include family counseling and biofeedback.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of tension-type headaches hinges on accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
  • Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions are crucial for both episodic and chronic forms.
  • Coexisting conditions and patient demographics necessitate individualized therapeutic strategies.