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Tension-type headaches can be episodic or [[chronic (medicine)|chronic]].<ref>The International Classification of Headache Disorders: 2nd edition. Cephalalgia 2004, 24 Suppl 1:9-160.</ref> 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. | Tension-type headaches can be episodic or [[chronic (medicine)|chronic]].<ref>The International Classification of Headache Disorders: 2nd edition. Cephalalgia 2004, 24 Suppl 1:9-160.</ref> 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. | ||
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Overview
Tension-type headaches can be episodic or chronic.[1] 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.
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- ↑ The International Classification of Headache Disorders: 2nd edition. Cephalalgia 2004, 24 Suppl 1:9-160.