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Tension headache during pregnancy (primary headaches)

Tension headache during pregnancy (primary headaches)

Prevalence 

TTH represents 26% of headaches in pregnancy, the most common headaches overall and in pregnancy.

Character 

– A headache bilateral dull pain squeezing, pressing or tightening her forehead behind eyes like a band.

– Mild to moderate intensity.

– Non pulsating.

– No aggravating (activity) or associated symptoms. (nausea)

– No past history of headaches.

– There could be photophobia or phonophobia.

Duration

Tension headaches might last 20 minutes to a few hours.

Course during pregnancy 

5% reported worsening and improvement in a quarter of women.