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Mixed tension migraine

Alternative Names

Headache - mixed tension migraine

Prevention

Tips for preventing headaches:

  • Avoid triggers
  • Get enough sleep
  • Eat a proper diet
  • Exercise regularly

Medicine may be needed to prevent headaches.

References

Krusz JC. Tension-type headaches: what they are and how to treat them. Prim Care. June 1, 2004; 31(2): 293-311, vi.

Goetz, CG. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2003: 1187-1194.

Review Date: 3/5/2007
Reviewed By: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy & Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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