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Headache disorders
Stress headache

Stress headache

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Is a type of:

Headache • Headache disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
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

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Muscle pain
Neck pain
Headache
Jaw pain
Light sensitivity
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stress headache
Acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine
4.6
8 reviews
Aspirin butalbital and caffeine
3.8
10 reviews
Acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine
3.4
8 reviews
Aspirin butalbital caffeine and codeine
3.3
3 reviews
Naproxen
3.3
3 reviews
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Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Cigarette smoking

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