What are tension headaches?

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    Tension headaches or tension-type headaches were formerly called “muscle contraction headaches.” They are often described as dull aches, pressure, or tightness on both sides of the head. They can be further classified into frequent or infrequent episodic or chronic tension type headaches.[1][2]

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    1. ^Barry L Hainer, Eric M MathesonApproach to acute headache in adultsAm Fam Physician.(2013 May 15)
    2. ^Tension-Type Headache Awareness Campaign