A headache caused by emotional strain or tension in the muscles of the head and neck. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is TENS?
See Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tenovaginitis?
An inflammation of the fibrous wall of the sheath that covers a tendon. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tenosynovitis?
Inflammation of the inner lining of the sheath that covers a tendon. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tennis Elbow?
A form of tendinitis that causes pain and tenderness in the elbow and forearm. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tendon Transfer?
A surgical cutting and repositioning of a tendon so that the muscle attached to it has a new function. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tendon?
A strong connective tissue cords that attach muscle to bone or muscle to muscle. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tendinitis?
Inflammation of a tendon, usually caused by injury, characterized by pain, tenderness, and sometimes limited movement in the attached muscle. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Temporomandibular joint syndrome?
Headache, facial pain, and jaw tenderness caused by irregularities in the way the joints, muscles, and ligaments in the jaw work together. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Temporal Arteritis?
Inflammation and narrowing of arteries in the head and neck, including those in the scalp near the temple, which can cause blindness if untreated. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org