Tension Headache (cont.)
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- Tension Headache Causes
- Tension Headache Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
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Outlook
Tension-type headache is a harmless medical condition that responds well to over-the-counter pain relievers taken when an occasional headache strikes. Some people with episodic tension-type headache overuse medications and cause headaches to progress into chronic tension-type headaches.
At present, no studies associate tension-type headache with the development of more severe or life-threatening medical conditions. Additionally, no studies specifically evaluate chronic tension-type headache. The outlook for people with chronic tension-type headache is not well understood.
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The International Headache Society (IHS) began developing a classification system for headaches in 1985.
