Chronic tension-type headache

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf headache disorder
chronic pain condition
gptkbp:class gptkb:International_Classification_of_Headache_Disorders_(ICHD-3)
gptkbp:complication medication overuse headache
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical criteria
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis migraine
cluster headache
secondary headache
gptkbp:duration hours to days
gptkbp:firstDescribed 20th century
gptkbp:frequency at least 15 days per month for more than 3 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chronic tension-type headache
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G44.2
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006261
gptkbp:prevalence more common in women
affects 1-3% of adults worldwide
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:depression
stress
anxiety
sleep disturbances
poor posture
gptkbp:symptom bilateral head pain
mild to moderate intensity
no nausea
no vomiting
pain not aggravated by routine physical activity
photophobia or phonophobia may be present
pressing or tightening pain
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:amitriptyline
physical therapy
stress management
cognitive behavioral therapy
analgesics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chronic_Daily_Headache
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7