TENSION HEADACHES
\tˈɛnʃən hˈɛde͡ɪks], \tˈɛnʃən hˈɛdeɪks], \t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n h_ˈɛ_d_eɪ_k_s]\
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A common condition characterized by recurrent occipital, temporal, or frontal pressure-like HEADACHE associated with nuchal discomfort. Mid-life onset and bilateral pain are features which tend to distinguish this condition from COMMON MIGRAINE. ANXIETY and DEPRESSION may aggravate this condition. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp182-3)
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