What is tension headache?
A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) pain of mild to moderate intensity in the head; scalp; or neck. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with muscle contraction and stress.
How do members experience tension headache?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tension headache*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tension headache*
*Data from patients with tension headache, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with tension headache*
*Data from patients with tension headache, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has tension headache on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 12 | |
| 20s | 138 | |
| 30s | 411 | |
| 40s | 524 | |
| 50s | 461 | |
| 60s | 309 | |
| 70+ | 130 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 515 | |
| Female | 1,417 |