Tension-Type Headache (TTH) is the most common form of headache and is characterized by recurrent headaches of mild to moderate intensity, bilateral location, pressing or tightening quality, and no aggravation by routine physical activity.
Unlike migraine headaches, Tension-Type Headaches are not accompanied by nausea and vomiting and are not made worse by physical activity, light, sounds, or smells.
Symptoms for Tension-Type Headache include:
Tension-Type Headache is one of the most common types of recurring headache, affecting 69% of men and 88% of women.
Tension-Type Headache may occur at any age, but is mostly common in adults and older teens. It is slightly more common in women and tends to run in families.
There is no exact known cause for Tension-Type Headache. Triggers of Tension-Type Headache include: