Tension headache: modern neurobiology data and treatment options

ension headache (TH) is the most common neurological disease. According to epidemiological data, about 2.33 billion people in world periodically experience TH. In recent years unreasonably little attention has been paid TH, despite high prevalence and significant impairment of daily activity life quality many patients. The review examines neurobiology issues genetic factors, pathophysiological mechanisms TH development. Despite all difficulties understanding it can be assumed that peripheral factors play a major role development painful episodes central sensitization leading link this disease chronification. describes clinical manifestations, diagnosis classification as well modern methods for its treatment prevention. following three blocks are used effectively help patients with TH: behavioral therapy, relief preventive treatment. It noted non-drug therapies basis prevention whereas pharmacotherapy relieve an acute episode frequent chronic forms KEYWORDS: tension headache, neurobiology, diagnostics, NSAID, antispasmodic agent. FOR CITATION: Sergeev A.V. Tension headache: data options. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2022;6(10):563–570 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2022-6-10-563-570.