A 28-year-old woman presents with a headache that she describes as a pressure or tightness around her head. The headache is mild to moderate in intensity and is not associated with nausea or vomiting. She also mentions stress at work. What is the likely diagnosis and recommended treatment?
This patient's symptoms are suggestive of a tension-type headache, the most common type of headache. These headaches are often described as a feeling of tightness or pressure across the forehead or around the head and neck. They are usually bilateral and do not have associated features such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia, or phonophobia. Management includes stress management, regular exercise, ensuring adequate sleep, and over-the-counter pain relievers as needed.