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 is around his head" and tightness in the neck and shoulders.The clinician should recognize these symptoms as:

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The patient's description of the headache pain as a "band around his head" and tightness in the neck and shoulders are characteristic of tension headaches. Cluster headaches are more severe and typically involve pain around the eye or temple area, along with other symptoms such as tearing or nasal congestion. Sinusitis headaches typically involve facial pain or pressure and are often accompanied by other symptoms such as fever or nasal discharge. Migraine headaches often involve a unilateral (one-sided) pain and may be accompanied by visual or sensory disturbances, nausea, or sensitivity to light/noise.

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