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Tkachenko V.D.

Central State Medical Academy of the Presidential Administration;
Loginov Moscow Clinical Scientific Center

Korabelnikova E.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Comorbidity of tension headache and insomnia

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Tkachenko V.D., Korabelnikova E.A.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(3): 46‑52

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202212203146

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COMORBIDITY OF TENSION HEADACHE AND INSOMNIA
COMORBIDITY OF TENSION HEADACHE AND INSOMNIA

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Tkachenko VD, Korabelnikova EA. Comorbidity of tension headache and insomnia. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(3):46‑52. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro202212203146

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Abstract:

The review shows the relationship between tension-type headache (THT) and insomnia. The pathophysiological and psychological mechanisms of their mutual influence on each other are considered. Evidence is provided that the combination of these pathologies often leads to the development of maladaptive coping strategies that aggravate the patient’s condition. The features and difficulties of therapy of patients suffering from TTH and insomnia are considered in detail. It has been shown that the treatment of such patients should include approaches aimed at stopping TTH, sleep disorders and associated emotional disorders using drug and non-drug methods of treatment.

Keywords:

sleep
insomnia
tension headache
pharmacotherapy
non-drug treatments

Authors:

Tkachenko V.D.

Central State Medical Academy of the Presidential Administration;
Loginov Moscow Clinical Scientific Center

Korabelnikova E.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Received:

04.02.2022

Accepted:

14.02.2022

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