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Headaches Casued By Stress And Tension
By Alien
Virtually any type of can be triggered or made worse by stress and tension but there is a specific known as a tension headache. Despite tension headaches being very common there is still much unknown regarding the exact causes, but like most headaches, they are commonly aggravated by stress.
How to Detect A Caused by Stress and Tension
A tension can be fairly short, lasting half an hour or as long as a week. They may begin gradually and peak during the day. Chronic tension headaches occur daily for half of a month or more and may remain for many years. The pain of a tension is not typically like the throbbing pain of a migraine. It tends to be duller and is often described as an 'ache' or a tight, pulling feeling at the sides and back area of the head.
The pain may also extend down your neck and to your shoulders. It is generally not a severe pain and may be mild enough that it's an inconvenience but you are still able to function. Other times, a tension may be more painful and the intensity of it can vary from one to another. It is commonly found to begin following specific stresses or challenges an individual may be facing. Stress and tension headaches can involve the contraction and tightening of muscles in the neck, head, and around the back and spine.
Some of the other symptoms that may also occur are:
* Fatigue
* Sleep disturbances
* Problems with focus and concentration
* Pain around the neck and spine
* Irritability
* Muscle aches
Why Do I Get Tension Headaches?
It's not known for certain exactly what causes tension headaches, but stress is commonly indicated as a preceding factor. Sources of stress may involve work as well as your partner, friends, or family. If a specific stressful event has occurred or continues to occur, headaches may be present for a prolonged period of time. Your doctor can help to determine what is causing your headaches. If your is caused by stress or tension, the initial aim may be to try to remove the source of stress or find ways to cope with it.
Is There Treatment Available?
Handling a tension will probably require a multifaceted approach. After speaking with your doctor, it may be that you will receive a combined prescription drug approach with alternative treatments such as meditation and lifestyle alterations to address any stress that is causing or contributing to your tension headaches.
Over-the-counter medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may be recommended for immediate relief. Some of these preparations contain caffeine, which can help in smaller doses but care should be taken
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not to consume caffeine too frequently, as it can make headaches worse. It may be that you need to take a daily preventative medication to prevent tension headaches if they are chronic ones.
Anti-depressants and tranquilizers are drugs that may also be prescribed to treat your tension headaches. A heat or ice pack can further help for temporary relief of a tension and some people find that massaging the neck and temple area provides relief.
Practicing healthy living is important so aim to get sufficient sleep, avoid dehydration and try to eliminate or limit alcohol and cigarettes. By combining a range of treatment approaches, you will hopefully be able to reduce the discomfort and pain experienced with tension and stress headaches. Alien writes for Migraine headaches. He also writes for headaches home remedies and stress management
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