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Tension Headache Treatment
Options For Tension Headache Treatment
Tension headache is a very
common type of pain that people often feel in their head, neck and behind the
eyes. This pain may be mild to intense, something like a tight band around the forehead. The headache is most likely known to be caused due to various muscle contractions in the neck and head and is often triggered by a number
of factors, like alcohol, dry eyes, eye strain, fatigue, cold or flu, sinus
infection, caffeine, lack of rest, emotional stress, lack of sleep,
dehydration, poor posture, cold temperatures and physical disbalances etc. One may also go through the tension headache after
driving or working on a screen for long hours. Often X-rays, MRI scans and
other diagnostic procedures are conducted to rule out other complicated
problems like a brain tumour. If you have been identified with tension
headache, then you get yourself checked up
with a proper tension headache treatment
method.
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Let’s get familiar with the tension headache treatment
with home remedies
one by one:
- An ice pack or
a hot compress may provide significant pain relief to a person.
- If your tension
headache is triggered by lack of food or water, then eating something or
drinking a non-caffeinated beverage may certainly help getting rid of the pain.
- A scalp massage
can provide significant relief. While massaging, concentrate on areas
above the temple and back of scalp
- Apart from
scalp massage, massaging the whole body can also
provide immediate relief
- If your
headache is triggered by stress, try to relax your mind and body with
meditation, and other relaxation and stress management techniques
- Improving your
posture and getting involved in regular exercise is very effective in
reducing the frequency of your tension headache
- Try to take
small breaks during long drives and while working for several hours on a
mobile or computer screen.
- Flaxseed is a
rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that have high anti-inflammatory
properties. When you eat flaxseed on a regular basis, you may experience a
significant reduction in the frequency and intensity of your tension headaches.
- Inhaling the aroma of peppermint oil is found to give immediate relief in tension headache
- The scent of
lavender oil is also a proven method to reduce pain
caused due to tension headache
Tension headache treatment with medicines
There are effective medicines available in the market that are effective in treating
tension headaches to a great extent, in
which acetaminophen
and ibuprofen are the most effective
ones. Combination
medicines with aspirin, caffeine and acetaminophen are also found to be
effective. While these OTC medicines are safe in most cases, however overusing can result in more frequent and more
severe tension headaches. The chances increase if you take these medicines more
than twice a week. Also, these medicines should not be taken without a doctor’s
consultation if you get a tension headache during pregnancy.
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Medicines containing aspirin aren’t recommended for children, as it may lead to
Reye’s syndrome in them. Also, the excessive use of
acetaminophen can lead to liver toxicity in children. So, keeping these risks in
mind, you should consult with your doctor before
taking any of these OTC drugs for your tension headache treatment. If your
doctor suspects chronic tension headache, then you might be prescribed some necessary medicines
to reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches. Such medicines often
include a variety of anti-seizure drugs and antidepressants. Depending on the criticality of your health condition, the doctor may
determine the best medicine for you.
Now that you've known the different tension
headache treatment methods, you are
good to
prevent the headaches by identifying and staying away from your headache
triggers. Also try to relax your muscles with deep breathing, meditation and
relaxation exercises. However, if the pain is intense,
consult your doctor
immediately is a must. You may also
take help of a doctor if
you notice a change in the frequency, severity or location of your headaches,
or if previously used treatment methods are no longer effective for you.
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