Tension-type headache features?

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Tension-type headache features?

Explanation:
Tension-type headache pain is described as a tight, band-like pressure around the head. This vise-like quality is the classic descriptor and best distinguishes it from other headache types that are more pulsatile (like migraine) or intensely unilateral (like clusters). Tension headaches are usually bilateral and mild to moderate in intensity, and they do not produce focal neurological deficits. The emphasis on a tight, pressive sensation around the cranium is what makes this option the most characteristic feature.

Tension-type headache pain is described as a tight, band-like pressure around the head. This vise-like quality is the classic descriptor and best distinguishes it from other headache types that are more pulsatile (like migraine) or intensely unilateral (like clusters). Tension headaches are usually bilateral and mild to moderate in intensity, and they do not produce focal neurological deficits. The emphasis on a tight, pressive sensation around the cranium is what makes this option the most characteristic feature.

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