THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE

Abstract

Modern views of pathogenesis of tension type headache (TTH) have changed considerably over the past decades. The review presents the analysis of domestic and foreign sources reflects the base mechanisms of formation of TTH. The paper discusses the role of nervous, endocrinous, immune and vascular systems in forming of TTH. It shows that tension-type headache is a polygenic disease.

Keywords

• головная боль напряжения
• патогенез
• tension-type headache
• pathogenesis