Tension headaches vs migraines: how to tell the difference

[george_papas]

I am not sure if my headaches are tension-type or migraine. 🤕 What are the clearest differences?

Worth noting

Feature	Tension	Migraine
Pain location	Both sides, band-like	Often one side, throbbing
Severity	Mild to moderate	Moderate to severe
Nausea	Rare	Common
Light sensitivity	Mild	Often strong

• How often they happen
• What makes them better/worse
• Whether daily function is affected

Did learning the difference change how you manage them? 💡

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