primary headache-tension

Question 1

Characteristics of tension headaches

Answer 1

> Lasting from 30 minutes to 7 days (changes depending on type)

> bilateral location
pressing but no pulsating (migraine is pulsating)
not made worse by exercise

> no nausea or vomiting
not both photophobua or phonophobia

Question 2

treatment

Answer 2

analgesia: aspirin, NASID (ibuprofen, diclofenac)

antidepressants (amitriptyline)