Tension type headache (TTH): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on tension type headache (tth): clinical features: Triggers Stress Irregular meals Coffee Caffeinated drinks Dehydration Sleep disorders Too much or too little sleep Low physical exercise Clinical features Differential diagnosis

Triggers

  • Stress
  • Irregular meals
  • Coffee
  • Caffeinated drinks
  • Dehydration
  • Sleep disorders
  • Too much or too little sleep
  • Low physical exercise

Clinical features

Differential diagnosis

References

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  4. Fumal A, Schoenen. Tension-type headache: current research and clinical management. Lancet Neurol 2008; 7:70-83.

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