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Alternate Names : Stress Headache
Tension Headache | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Symptoms of tension headaches include tight, squeezing, gripping pain. The pain may be felt in the following areas:
The pain often settles in the back of the neck, and is worse when the person moves. The person may have insomnia, or be sensitive to sounds and light.
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Tension Headache: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: Tim Allen, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 06/06/01