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What are tension headaches?

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Tension headaches are headaches when you are super tense and it makes your head hurt. Also you could be really stressed and have a tension headache.

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When your thinking too hard, worried, feeling a bit upset, or the sound is really high up.

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What percentage of headaches are tension headaches?
roughly 90% of people suffer from tension headaches
What is the prognosis for a patient with tension headaches?
Cutting down on stress and relying less on caffeine-containing medications can reduce the number of tension headaches for most people.
What treatment exists for tension headaches?
There are many different treatments for tension headaches, which respond well to both medication and massage. If these headaches become chronic, however, they are best treated by identifying the...
How do you prevent a tension headache?
First, you might have too much stress in your life. Find ways to organize things in your life to make them more simple. Second, if you drink caffienated coffee, it would be a good idea to lay off of...
Can you get sinus and tension headache?
Yes. A sinus headache can occur at the same time as a tension headache, and both can occur at the same times as migraines. When trying to make a diagnosis, doctors will look at the location and...