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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Tension Headache

Alternative Names

Muscle contraction headache; Benign headache; Headache - tension


Treatment

The goal is to relieve symptoms and prevent future headaches. Prevention is the best treatment. If possible, remove or control your headache "triggers."

Learn and practice stress management strategies. Some people find relaxation exercises or meditation helpful. Biofeedback may improve relaxation exercises and may be helpful for chronic tension headache.

Other preve...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
...study found that patients taking Arthrotec had 65% to 80% fewer ulcers than those who took NSAIDs alone.Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3) is the most common alternative to NSAIDs.... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox
for ChickenpoxAcetaminophen. Patients with chickenpox do not have to stay in bed unless fever and flu symptoms are severe. To relieve discomfort, a child can take acetaminophen (Tylenol),... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Medications
...treatments (surgery, acupuncture). The following are some of the medications used in mild to severe cases:AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Medications
...indomethacin (Indocin)Studies suggest that ibuprofen or naproxen is more effective than aspirin or acetaminophen for acute tension-type headache. However, a low dose of the prescription drug... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Managing Tension-Type Headaches
...over-the-counter pain relievers are sufficient for mild symptoms. The most common pain relievers are:Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3, Panadal, Phenaphen, Valadol)Over-the-counter NSAIDs include... Read more »

Medications

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This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »

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This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »

Prg01050_46167_5

This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »

Prg01050_46167_5

This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »

Prg01050_46167_5

This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »

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