How are tension headaches diagnosed?

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    Tension headaches typically do not require an official diagnosis if they are not very severe or frequent and do not occur secondary to another health condition. Tension headaches can be differentiated from other types of headaches because they usually respond to over-the-counter treatments such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.[1][2]

    References

    1. ^Paul J Millea, Jonathan J BrodieTension-type headacheAm Fam Physician.(2002 Sep 1)
    2. ^Anne WallingFrequent Headaches: Evaluation and ManagementAm Fam Physician.(2020 Apr 1)