Tension Headache

Tension Headache

Tension headache is the most common type of headache. You often feel stress and tension before the headache starts. Very painful headaches can get in the way of school, work, and your everyday activities. Tension headaches can be treated with drugs and making changes in how you live.

Help with pain. This includes aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve or Naprosyn). Also, pain drugs that have both aspirin and caffeine, like Excedrin, may help. Some people need stronger pain drugs with an opioid.,Relax tight muscles,Lower anxiety or low mood. This is often used to help stop headaches that happen 2 to 3 times a week.

Do not miss meals. Going without food for a long time may cause headaches.,Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day. This may help stop headaches.,Don't drink too much caffeine. Too much caffeine may bring on your headache. If you drink a lot of things with caffeine, missing one day of them may also cause a headache.

Central Nervous System,Emergency Medicine,Mental Health,Therapy (Occupational, Physical, Speech, etc)

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