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Tension-Type Headaches
Have you ever been sitting in a room and suddenly feel the slight pressure of a headache coming on? ... Tension-type headaches have many different triggers, causes and treatments, some which still have not been confirmed.
It is estimated that 75% to 90% of all persons who complain of chronic or frequent headaches suffer from tension headaches. ... Tension-type headaches are categorized into two different yet equally important groups that are being studied. ... Primary headaches have no apparent underlying organic disease processes (Millea). An underlying disease process can cause secondary headaches. ... Although a disease process can cause some tension headaches knowledge, current of the receptive system suggests that the derivative pain has a muscular origin (Millea).
The Etiology for Tension-type headaches is difficult to determine. Like migraines, tension headaches seem to be more common in women than in men. In many such cases, researchers have found that patients complaining of frequent headaches, which are generally not migraines, also exhibit varying degrees of depression, anxiety and worry. Tension headaches usually begin in middle age (headache). Very few headaches are caused by actual serious medical conditions. Common path physiology and likely mechanism remain unclear in the cause of tension type headaches (Millea). ... Some tension-type headaches maybe associated with tension or spasms of the muscles in the face, jaw, head, neck or face (Webmd). Common problems that contribute to tension headaches are arthritis, muscle strains, dental problems and/or sinus infections. Even with all the knowledge that is had experts still do not know what role muscle tension plays in tension headaches. ... The triggers for tension type headaches are different then those of normal headaches. A tension triggers may not be something that you are allergic to and they vary from person to person. ... The most common triggers for tension type headaches are physical and emotional stress.
Approximate Word count = 1490
Approximate Pages = 6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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