TENSION HEADACHES

TENSION HEADACHE
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Tension headaches is the most common type of headache, affecting more than three in four people at some point in their lives. This type of headache usually develops in the afternoon. This pain is mild or moderate. It may envelope your entire head or be limited to the forehead or to the back or top of your head. Many people describe the sensation as a dull tightness or pressure that occurs in a bandlike pattern. The intensity of the pain may fluctuate, but it won't be intense enough to keep you from sleeping or to awaken you.
Unlike migraine headaches, tension headaches are rarely accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or blurred vision. In addition, researchers haven't linked them to common migraine triggers, such as foods, genes, or hormonal changes. Tension headaches can occur infrequently, regulary, or daily. They are common at any age, but women are more susceptible to them than men are.