Jeremiah has a dull, steady pain on both sides of his head. He also feels a tightness or pressure in his head and scalp. His headache came on gradually and is best described as a ______ headache.

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The symptoms described (dull, steady pain, tightness or pressure in head and scalp) are characteristic of a muscle-tension headache. Sinus headaches usually come with facial pain or pressure, rather than scalp or head pain. Migraine and cluster headaches usually have more intense pain and other symptoms such as sensitivity to light/sound or tearing of the eyes.

Jeremiah Has a Dull, Steady Pain on Both Sides of His