Tension-Type Headaches
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📋Overview
Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common primary headache disorder characterized by a bilateral, pressing or tightening pain of mild to moderate intensity. It is a distinct clinical entity from migraine and cluster headaches. The term 'tension headache' is often used interchangeably with tension-type headache, which is the preferred modern terminology.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0033893ICD-10-CM
G44.209G44.2G44.20
MeSH
D018781
SNOMED CT (US)
39805700866551002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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