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Tension-type Headache.

Rigmor Jensen1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Copenhagen Research Group, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup Hospital, Glostrop DK-2600, Denmark. rj@dadlnet.dk

Current Treatment Options in Neurology
|February 17, 2001
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Tension-type headaches and migraines are distinct primary headache disorders. Current treatments for tension-type headache include simple analgesics, NSAIDs, and tricyclic antidepressants, with new therapies under development.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Primary headaches, including tension-type headache and migraine, are significant societal burdens.
  • Epidemiological data suggest tension-type headache and migraine are distinct diseases, though often co-occur.
  • The pathophysiology of tension-type headache remains poorly understood, lacking specific treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation of tension-type headache.
  • To summarize current treatment strategies for acute episodes and prophylaxis of chronic tension-type headache.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation of tension-type headache.
  • Summary of established and emerging treatment options.

Main Results:

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  • Tension-type headache and migraine are distinct primary headache disorders.
  • Current mainstays for acute treatment include simple analgesics and NSAIDs.
  • Low-dose tricyclic antidepressants are primary for prophylaxis of chronic tension-type headache.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective management of tension-type headache relies on current pharmacological approaches.
    • Ongoing research into novel therapies offers future treatment possibilities for tension-type headache.