On a history and physical examination of a 34-year-old patient, during the review of systems, he reports occasional episodes of headache. He describes the headache pain as a "band around my head" and tightness in the neck and shoulders. The clinician should recognize these symptoms as:

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The description of the headache as a "band around my head" along with tightness in the neck and shoulders is characteristic of a tension headache. This type of headache is often described as a constant, dull ache on both sides of the head, which matches the patient's symptoms.

On a History and Physical Examination of a 34-Year-Old Patient