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  Tension headache is the most common type of ...


Tension headache is the most common type of headache. It is caused by severe muscle contractions and triggered by stress or exertion. Tension headaches usually occur in the front of the head, although they also may appear at the top or the back of the skull, as shown in the illustration above. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group. The Gale Group.)
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