Tension-type headache (TTH) Symptoms, causes and treatment

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common form of primary headache disorder, affecting people of all ages worldwide. It is typically described as a bilateral, pressing, or tightening pain of mild to moderate intensity, often referred to as a “band-like” sensation around the head. Unlike migraine, TTH is not usually associated with nausea, vomiting, or significant sensitivity to light and sound, though mild photophobia or phonophobia may occur.