Tension headache

Definition

• 1. Headache lasting from 30 min to 7 d
• 2. Headache has at least two of the following characteristics:
  • a. Bilateral location
  • Pressure or tightening (nonpulsating quality)
  • Mild or moderate intensity
  • Not aggravated by routine physical activity such as walking
• 3. Both of the following:
  • a. No nausea or vomiting (anorexia may occur)
  • b. No more than one of photophobia or phonophobia
• 4. Not attributed to another disorder

Source

• Tintinalli
• International Headache Society Diagnostic Criteria