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Tension headache
A condition where there is dull pressure or pain within the head, often associated with muscle tension, especially the muscles in the back of the head and neck.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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I get tension headaches at the end of everyday. What shall I do?
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Can a tension headache last for more than a couple weeks maybe even a month???
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Does a tension headache also cause pain in the face, at the bridge of your nose?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Im 25 yrs male ,medical doctor with tension headache,what is the best treatment plz?
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I have been prescribed anti inflammatory tablets for tension headaches. Is there anuthing else that could help?
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A 23-year old female asked:
How long will my tension headache last roughly? how can I reduce it, and what can I do in the future to prevent it?
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I seem to get tension headache. Is there a permanent solution apart from trying to avoide tension causing situations.?
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Is it possible to get mild tension headaches every day! I have been getting them everyday since May,well i think it's tension will they ever go away??
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Tension headache since 3 years I have been improved gradually but at very slow rate since I take duloxetin and amitrypriline but it s still at mornini?
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Botox good for tension headaches?
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Sharp pains in head. Could it be tension headaches?
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