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Types Of Headache: Tension Type Headache |
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differences between the two, the episodic form of headache occurs
randomly and can be triggered by a host of stress causing factors. Any
stressful situation is usually the main culprit in this
type of headache. For example, a stress-inducing situation like an
accident or the death of a loved one may lead to an episodic headache.
But
then there may be other factors like strain to the eye or environmental
factors like temperature. Also abnormal pressure on certain parts of the
body, poor posture and sleeping conditions may trigger an episodic
headache.
But usually it is mild enough to be
treated with removing the source of tension, relaxing for a while or if
the pain persists, then using over-the-counter medications.
A
chronic-tension type headache is a daily or continuous headache and is
almost always present. There might be some variability in the pattern of
the pain.
It may be the result of either anxiety or depression.
Even if the patient is not depressed, he is prescribed a course of
anti-depressants which might be beneficial for him. The symptoms may
range from changes in the sleep pattern or insomnia, feelings of guilt,
weight loss, dizziness, poor concentration to fatigue and nausea. In
this case, the patient may try out biofeedback techniques which might be
useful.
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