A tension headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas.
See also:
Muscle contraction headache; Headache - benign; Headache - tension; Chronic headaches - tension; Rebound headaches - tension
Tension headaches are one of the most...
Read moreFull Question: I am presently taking Maxalt 10mg for migraine. I suffers with a headache regular, about three times a week. The medicine... Read more »
A question that frequently arises is, "How do you tell if it's a Migraine or a tension headache?" At times, it can be hard to tell the... Read more »
What IS your head pain? How should you treat it? So. Here it is, another day . . . and another day with head pain. What to do... ... Read more »
Full Question: I've had tension headaches since I was a teenager, I'm now 31 years old. I live in Rhode Island but can not find a... Read more »
Full Question:Hello! I've been suffering with headaches off and on for about 8 years. Diagnosed with muscle tension headaches and was... Read more »
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Muscle contraction headache; Headache - benign; Headache - tension; Chronic headaches - tension; Rebound headaches - tension Treatment ... Read more »
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Diagnosing the cause of persistent daily headache can be difficult. People who visit the emergency room with disabling headache may be misdiagnosed... Read more »
Medications work well for the occasional headache, but experts say chronic over-the-counter medication use can backfire for those who suffer more... Read more »
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CausesThe causes of tension-type headache are still uncertain. Although tension-type headaches were once thought to be primarily due to muscle... Read more »
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The standard treatments for tension-type headaches are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and tricyclic... Read more »