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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for tension headache
  1. Tension headache 
    A tension headache is the most common type of headache. It is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or ... in an abnormal position may also trigger a tension headache. Other triggers of tension headaches include: Physical or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000797.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Headaches - danger signs 
    ... scalp, or neck. Common types of headaches include tension headaches , migraine or cluster headaches , sinus headaches, and headaches that begin in your neck. You may have a mild headache with a cold , the flu , or other viral ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000424.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Managing tension headaches at home 
    A tension headache is pain or discomfort in your head, scalp, or neck. Tension headache is a common type of headache. It can ... is most common in teens and adults. A tension headache occurs when neck and scalp muscles become tense ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000421.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Headache - what to ask your doctor 
    ... is dangerous? What are the symptoms of a tension-type headache ? A migraine headache ? A cluster headache ? What medical problems can cause headaches? What tests do I need? What changes in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000303.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tension-type headache (image) 
    Images ... The most common cause of tension-type headaches is muscle contraction in the head, neck or shoulders.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19247.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Headache 
    The most common type of headache is tension headache. It is likely caused by tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp, and jaw. A tension headache : May be related to stress, depression, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003024.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cluster headache 
    ... of headaches such as migraines , sinus headache, and tension headache . ... ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29174963/ . Rozental JM. Tension-type headache, chronic tension-type headache, and other chronic headache ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000786.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Alternative medicine - pain relief 
    ... Arthritis Cancer Fibromyalgia Irritable bowel syndrome Migraine headache Tension headache Both acupuncture and hypnosis are often offered by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002064.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Biofeedback 
    ... treat conditions such as: Anxiety and insomnia Constipation Tension and migraine headaches Urinary incontinence Pain disorders such as headache or fibromyalgia Alcoholism and other substance use disorders
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002241.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Post-traumatic stress disorder 
    ... may also have symptoms of anxiety, stress, and tension : Agitation or excitability Dizziness Fainting Feeling your heart beat in your chest Headache
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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