Neurological
Tension-Type Headache
Common band-like pressure headache from muscle tension or stress.
Overview
Common band-like pressure headache from muscle tension or stress.
Also known as: tension headache, stress headache
In-depth guidance
A structured clinical overview of Tension-Type Headache — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:
⚠ When to seek urgent care
Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.