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Do you feel the iron rim tightening around your head? It could be a tension headache. It is most often caused by stress.
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1/ 7 How often do you have a headache?
There are two types of tension headache pain. Episodic (the most common) is one that occurs less than 15 days a month. We talk about chronic tension headache when it occurs more often and lasts for at least six months.
2/ 7 What causes a tension headache?
Stress. And also insufficient sleep, hunger or dehydration, fatigue, depression, certain foods, poor body posture, uncorrected vision defect, bruxism (if you grind your teeth at night or grind your teeth during the day when you are stressed, be aware that your head has the right hurt you). Hormonal changes are also mentioned among the reasons.
3/ 7 Who is affected by tension headache?
Every fifth person in the world. It appears more often in women. People between the ages of 30 and 39 are most at risk of developing the disease, with age lowering the risk. Interestingly, it is more common in people with higher education and not very assertive, who are unable to recognize their own needs. In the case of children, it occurs in those who are overweight and those who are bullied or bullied by their peers.
4/ 7 How do you treat a headache that isn’t a migraine?
First of all, you need to eliminate the cause. For example, improve body posture, hydrate the body. However, stress reduction is crucial, which can be achieved through appropriate workshops, psychotherapy or SSRI medications (in the case of a chronic form of the disease). Over-the-counter painkillers usually do not produce the desired results and should not be used too often.
5/ 7 How can you prevent a headache?
It’s a good idea to keep a pain diary. In it, write down when the pain started, what its intensity was, and what you ate and did before. This will allow you to find out what is contributing to it in your case. Take care of yourself – don’t smoke, don’t drink too much coffee, get enough sleep, eat properly and exercise regularly.
6/ 7 How to fight a headache?
If your headache is combined with the need to take your painkiller more than twice a week, consult your doctor. If the pain is accompanied by symptoms such as double vision, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, speech disorders, immediately seek outpatient care. At home, you may find relief from a hot or cold bath, rest with a cold compress on your forehead, rubbing mint oil in your temples, or a gentle massage of the head and neck.
7/ 7 Is tension headache a migraine?
Not. The main difference is the duration. Migraine lasts from several to several dozen hours. Migraine is one-sided, with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sounds and light, and is exacerbated by physical activity. These symptoms don’t usually occur with a tension headache.