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A tension headache is generally triggered by stressful situations. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by the contraction of neck and face muscles. This page further discusses tension headaches and 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 causes of tension headaches, including what used to be considered the primary tension headache cause.
Tension headache symptoms include a dull, aching tightness or pressure in the head. This eMedTV Web page deals with the symptoms of tension headaches, including information on how tension headache symptoms 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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