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Muscle contraction headache.

A P Friedman

    American Family Physician
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Tension headaches, a common extracranial head pain often linked to anxiety, are typically bilateral and long-lasting. Aspirin is effective for mild pain, while combination drugs and anxiety treatments can also help manage this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pain Medicine

    Background:

    • Tension-type headache is the most prevalent form of primary headache.
    • Often associated with psychological distress such as anxiety and depression.
    • Characterized by extracranial pain, typically bilateral and non-pulsatile.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the characteristics of tension-type headaches.
    • To outline appropriate management strategies for tension-type headaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical description of headache presentation.
    • Review of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options.

    Main Results:

    • Tension-type headaches are extracranial, bilateral, and typically longer in duration than migraines.

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  • Absence of focal neurological signs or symptoms is characteristic.
  • Aspirin is effective for low-intensity head pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Management involves analgesics like aspirin for mild pain.
    • Combination agents and anxiolytic medications are beneficial for associated anxiety.
    • Comprehensive treatment addresses both pain and psychological factors.