Tension Headache (cont.)
Medical Author:
Manish K Singh, MD
Medical Editor:
Joseph Carcione Jr, DO, MBA
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James H Halsey, MD
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Exams and TestsMost tension-type headaches are diagnosedbased ona complete and comprehensive history and physical examination. No further diagnostic studies are needed for people who have normal neurological examination findingsand are otherwise healthy. In contrast, people with chronic tension-type headache, regardless of whether they havenormal neurological examination findings, should have a CT scan and MRI. Although this sophisticated imagingdoes not diagnose a specific type of headache syndrome, it may prove invaluable in excluding other causes of the headaches. Thyroid function studies, complete blood cell count, and metabolic screening should also be performed. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Tension Headache
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The International Headache Society (IHS) began developing a classification system for headaches in 1985.
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