Tension headaches are generally triggered by stressful situations. As this eMedTV page explains, they are characterized by the contraction of neck and face muscles. This page further discusses these headaches, their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Factors such as depression, poor posture, and stress can all play a role in causing tension headaches. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at what leads to tension headaches, including what used to be considered the primary cause.
Pain that feels like a tight band around the head is a common symptom of a tension headache. This eMedTV Web page deals with tension headache symptoms, including information on how they may be similar to those of migraines.
Your doctor will ask several questions and perform a physical exam when making a tension headache diagnosis. This eMedTV article discusses the steps your doctor will take to make a diagnosis, including ruling out other medical conditions.
As this eMedTV article explains, treatment for tension headaches may involve medications, counseling, and treating any specific causes of the headaches. This Web page offers an in-depth look at how tension headaches are treated.
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