About : Tension Headache




about tension headache

It is feeling the pain in your head, and be mild or moderate in intensity, and includes all of the head area. Some studies suggest that the reason for this type of headache is the occurrence of muscle contraction, but there is no conclusive evidence yet to determine the cause. Age group Aloktherardh INJURY: more common in women, at the age of (40).


Symptoms of tension headache

 Pain in the head area. Pressure on the scalp area, and sides, and back of the head. Losing appetite. Shoulder pain area. Headache lasts from 30 minutes for a whole week, and if the headaches continued for 15 days per month for 3 months, it is a chronic

The reasons for tension headache

The cause of tension headache is not known so far, but some studies suggest that muscle contraction in the head area is one of the reasons leading to the occurrence of a tension headache. Some other reasons may include: anxiety. Depression. Poor posture. Embarrassments. Jaw pain.


Tension headache risk factors

Gender: incidence rate than in women. Age: at the age of 40.



Complications tension headache

It affects the productivity of labor. Impact on social relations, and family.


Diagnosis of tension headache

 It is diagnosed with a tension headache by describing Pain: Khaddais Pain: Is it in the form of pulses, less than, or stab wounds. Place of pain. The intensity of pain. CT brain. MRI .


Treating tension headache

Pain relievers - such as aspirin, but have little effect in reducing tension headache - leads to overuse headaches.

The other drugs as a doctor by the patient's condition


Prevention of tension headache

 In turn leads to reduce pain resulting from a tension headache. - By the individual how to control muscle contraction, and reduce heart rate education, training biofeedback. Cognitive behavioral therapy. The practice of yoga. Practice deep breathing exercises. Exercising daily. Get enough sleep. Refrain from smoking.

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