Tension Headache (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Tension Headache Overview
- 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
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Authors and Editors
Author: Manish K Singh, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Pain Management, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Hahnemann University.Editors: Joseph Carcione Jr, DO, MBA, Consultant in Neurology and Medical Acupuncture, Medical Management and Organizational Consulting, Central Westchester Neuromuscular Care, PC; Medical Director, Oxford Health Plans; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; James H Halsey, MD, Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Alabama Medical Center.
Last Editorial Review: 11/23/2005
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The International Headache Society (IHS) began developing a classification system for headaches in 1985.

