Which of the following is a symptom of tension headaches?
1. A feeling of tightness or pressure around the head
2. Unilateral throbbing or pounding head pain
3. Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
4. Sensitivity to light and/or noise
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1. The pain is usually mild to moderate and does not usually prevent children from participating in activities.
2. Tension headaches usually have a tightness or pressure around the head, not unilateral throbbing or pounding.
3. This is not noted in tension headaches.
4. This is not noted in tension headaches. This is more often noted in migraine headaches
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