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What is a TENSION headache? |
whats the difference between a regular headache and a tension headache. I mean, is tension headache just a term for a person who is naturally irritable? A tension headache is a condition involving pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. One cause of this muscle contraction is a response to stress, depression or anxiety. Any activity that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time without moving can cause a headache. Such activities include typing or use of computers, fine work with the hands, and use of a microscope. Sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position may also trigger this type of headache. Other causes include eye strain, fatigue, alcohol use, excessive smoking, excessive caffeine use, sinus infection, nasal congestion, overexertion, colds, and influenza. Tension headaches are not associated with structural lesions in the brain. No a tension headache is much worse. It is caused by muscle tension in your neck/jaw. Its quite painful, actually. No usually a tension headache comes from stress and feels more like pressure like your head is in a vicegrip being squeezed. When you become stressed it can make your blood pressure go up too, causing the headaches to feel like your head is going to blow off your shoulders. usually a tension headache is muscle related. Might even feel like a painful stabbing or throbbing in one eye. Take two tylenol for this type of headache. Not generally able to get rid of by drinking lots of water. a tension headache can be very uncomfortable,it is usually caused if your uptight about somthing,or worry will start one off,dont let things get to you,talk it over with someone no matter how small the concern is,good luck. |
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