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Tension-type headache is the most common primary headache — pressing or band-like, mild-moderate, bilateral, not worsened by routine activity, without nausea. Dr. Jitendra distinguishes it from migraine per ICHD-3 and addresses contributors like stress, posture and sleep.
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav is a Consultant Neurologist and member of Nepal Neurological Society and Nepal Medical Association. Nepal Medical Council Reg. No. 8029.
Tension-type headache is a common primary headache, often described as pressure or tightness around the head.
Comprehensive history, neurological and cognitive screening (MoCA/MMSE where indicated), targeted investigations (MRI, EEG, NCS/EMG only when presentation warrants them), and caregiver education. See Doctor profile and Authority topics.
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029) — Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist applying ICHD-3 classification at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center.
Tension headache is pressing, bilateral, without nausea and not worsened by activity; migraine is throbbing, often one-sided, with nausea/photophobia worsened by activity.
When frequent (10+ days/month), medication use is rising, pattern changes, or red flags appear — diary-based review guides prevention.
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