Diagnosis and clinical management of tension-type headache
- VernacularTitle:紧张型头痛的诊治
- Author:
Qi WAN
;
Ping GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
episodic tension-type headache;
chronic tension-type headache
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Episodic tension-type headache is the most common headache in the general population and is usually self managed.Chronic tension-type headache may be highly disabling and often prompts medical consultation.Diagnosis is clinical,based on widely accepted and validated criteria and algorithm.Peripheral factors are implicated in episodic tension-type headache,whereas central factors probably underlie chronic tension-type headache.Simple analgesics,such as aspirin,are used for acute treatment.Amitriptyline and biofeedback assisted relaxation training have the best evidence of effectiveness for headache prevention.
