Mixed tension migraine
Alternate Names : Headache - mixed tension migraine
Symptoms & Signs
- Headache on one or both sides
- Throbbing pain
- May feel dull, tight, or like a band around the head
- Pain varies from mild to severe
- May get worse with activity
- May last 4 - 72 hours (in some people, the headaches may occur every day)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Irritability
- Depression
- Sluggishness
- Numbness, tingling, weakness
- Neck pain
Diagnosis & Tests
Your doctor will perform a physical exam, including a detailed examination of your nervous system, and ask you about your symptoms and family history.
Tests that may be done include: - CT or MRI of the head and neck
- Blood work
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
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