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Alternate Names : Stress Headache
Tension Headache | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Stress management may prevent some cases of tension headache.
Tension headaches may become relentless and daily. Treatment may require hospitalization.
Tension headaches are not contagious, and pose no risk to others.
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Author: Tim Allen, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 06/06/01