Jennifer Robblee MD MSc FRCPC

Headache in transplant patients

This article discusses the approach to headache when presenting in the context of solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients, which can

Benign paroxysmal vertigo

Tension-type headache

Diffuse, aching head pain without migraine characteristics is the primary symptom of tension-type headache. Sensations of tightness or pressure and muscle pain are also seen. Peripheral and central pain mechanisms both appear to be involved in tension headache, which is the most common type of headache.