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==Overview== | |||
Tension-type headaches can be episodic or chronic. Episodic tension-type headaches are defined as tension-type headaches occurring less than 15 days a month, whereas chronic tension headaches occur 15 days or more a month for at least 6 months. Tension-type headaches can last from minutes to days or even months, though a typical tension headache lasts 4-6 hours. | |||
== Classification == | |||
Tension headache may be classified into 3 subtypes depending upon the frequency and duration of episodes:<ref name="pmid29368949">{{cite journal |vauthors= |title=Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (IHS) The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition |journal=Cephalalgia |volume=38 |issue=1 |pages=1–211 |date=January 2018 |pmid=29368949 |doi=10.1177/0333102417738202 |url=}}</ref> This classification is based upon underlying pathophysiology, impact on quality of life, and the treatment approach. Each of the 3 subtype is futher classified as with or without pericranial muscle tenderness. | |||
* Infrequent episodic | |||
** Headache episodes < 1 day a month | |||
* Frequent episodic | |||
** Headache episodes 1 to 14 days a month | |||
* Chronic | |||
** Headaches 15 or more days a month | |||
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Overview
Tension-type headaches can be episodic or chronic. Episodic tension-type headaches are defined as tension-type headaches occurring less than 15 days a month, whereas chronic tension headaches occur 15 days or more a month for at least 6 months. Tension-type headaches can last from minutes to days or even months, though a typical tension headache lasts 4-6 hours.
Classification
Tension headache may be classified into 3 subtypes depending upon the frequency and duration of episodes:[1] This classification is based upon underlying pathophysiology, impact on quality of life, and the treatment approach. Each of the 3 subtype is futher classified as with or without pericranial muscle tenderness.
- Infrequent episodic
- Headache episodes < 1 day a month
- Frequent episodic
- Headache episodes 1 to 14 days a month
- Chronic
- Headaches 15 or more days a month
References
- ↑ "Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (IHS) The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition". Cephalalgia. 38 (1): 1–211. January 2018. doi:10.1177/0333102417738202. PMID 29368949.