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| Headaches Headaches can be a common symptom of many conditions, and almost everyone will experience headaches at some point in their life. Usually these are not serious and will improve without any treatment. Tension-type headaches These used to be known as "tension headaches", but the accepted medical term is tension-type headaches because tension is not always a clear cause. Tension-type headaches are the most common type of headache, affecting around three-quarters of people in any one year. Causes It's often not clear what causes tension-type headaches. Anxiety and stress are often associated with these types of headaches, but do not necessarily cause them. Tension-type headaches are twice as common in women as in men. They are more common in people whose parents, brothers or sisters also have headaches. They are also more common in people who are not physically active. Sometimes poor posture can cause tension-type headaches. Symptoms The symptoms of tension-type headaches include: mild to moderate (not severe) pain on both sides of your head a feeling of tightening or pressing around your head muscle tenderness around your head, including your scalp, jaw or neck The pain is not pulsating and you don't usually feel sick, although you may be sensitive to light or noise. You might find everyday activities difficult but you can carry on. The headache will probably not get worse when you are active, for example when you walk up stairs. The headache can last from half an hour to a week. Occasional headaches of this type are defined as episodic. Chronic headaches About 4 in 100 people suffer from chronic headaches. A chronic headache is where someone has the headache on 15 or more days per month. These may be chronic tension-type headaches. Frequent mild headaches at the front of the head or in the eyes may be caused by a problem with your eyes such as short-sightedness. Sometimes, chronic headaches can be caused by taking medicines to treat other headaches (such as tension-type or migraine) too often. This is called a medication-overuse headache. Medication-overuse headaches People who get frequent headaches often regularly take painkillers, perhaps in an attempt to prevent a headache coming on. But the overuse of painkillers for headaches reduces their effectiveness and can cause further headaches, known as rebound or withdrawal headaches, or medication-overuse headaches. Up to 2 in 100 people get medication-overuse headaches. Women are five times more likely than men to get them. Symptoms A medication-overuse headache may develop after you have had migraines or tension-type headaches for several years and been taking painkillers regularly. You might then start to get headaches if you don't take any painkillers for a day or so. Treatment Treatment depends on the type of headaches you have. Our health professionals may refer you to a specialist, if there is a concern that your headaches are caused by an underlying illness or injury. Staying active, with 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on at least five days per week, may help. Also, try to make sure you don't get too stressed. Yoga, meditation or other stress management techniques may be helpful. Enhance your experience with a spa-quality therapeutic massage! |
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