Stress headaches, also known as tension headaches, daily headaches, chronic non-progressive headaches or muscle contraction headaches, are the most common type of headache.
The stress headaches happen, as evident from the name is due to stress. Over 50% of adults experience stress headaches; this condition is more common among women. Generally the stress headaches start with a milder note during the afternoons. These headaches may be mild and episodic (occurs less than fifteen days a month). And last from an hour to the entire day, pain persists continuously.
Other people experience extreme (or chronic) stress headaches, which occurs daily or more than fifteen days a month. Symptoms of stress headaches may include irritability, frequent dizziness, fatigue, changes in sleeping patterns, muscle aches, disturbed concentration, sensitivity to noise or light and headaches early in the morning.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to know the cause of stress headaches. As the stress is un parameterized so is the headache associated with it. However, stress headaches are generally triggered by work, friends, school, family and any internal or environmental stress.
Treating Stress Headaches
Welcome adolescence and so the problems associated. Stress headaches are part of growing up. When the muscles on your neck suddenly tighten, it could mean that you’re experiencing a stress headache.
It is absolutely advisable to consult a doctor if experiencing such a headache as stress headaches may occur due to different reasons and intensity. For an extremely painful headache, your physician could make you take x-ray examinations, blood tests, brain scans and other tests to determine how to treat your stress headache.
If the pain becomes just unbearable, it is better to take over-the-counter pain relievers. Be aware, though, that drugs without prescription could cause stomach bleeding, ulcer or other potential side effects.
Apart from the medicines, certain precautions taken can definitely help you avoid the stress headaches. Lifestyle changes such as a proper diet, drinking lots of water and regular exercise are known to prevent stress headaches. Studies have shown that smokers are more likely to experience extreme stress headaches compared to non-smokers. It is better to quit before becoming chronic. If you’re always tired, not getting enough sleep, suppress anger, or always irritable and high-strung about little things, you should relax and take a nap to avoid headaches.
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