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What are the reasons for chronic tension headaches that last for months. How to resolve it without medications.

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Hi..Tension type headache has always b associated with stressors, you should work out on stressors and calm ur self There are many medications for the same,. Without medications can b solved with medi ...  Read More

Sir Please tell that why some people develop chronic tension headache are there any reasons for this.

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There are many reasons , most commonly stress, lack of sleep, migraine, sinusitis etc etc. Usually they are either a vascular headache or cluster headache. Consult Neuro specialist to rule out other m ...  Read More

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I have bipolar mania getting chronic tension headache daily I can't use antidepressants since it worsens the mania Currently I am on lithium and risperidone how can I manage my tension headache.. Please give suggestions.

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Dear sir since u r already on lithium which is a mood stablizer u can take anti depressants. No need to worry. Only thing is we should ensure u r taking lithium at adequate dosage. ...  Read More

Will chronic tension head ache go away... It is getting triggered by little stress... Earlier I used have lot of stress but no headache.. Any suggestions for this..

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Avoid taking stress ...  Read More

I am suffering from chronic tension headaches from last seven years . i have some thinking problem some irrelavent things comes in mind doctor, will u please help me how i control on my thought process , calms my mind, and concentrate on my studies. i recenty consult a psychiatrist , he gives me stalopalm tablet . but problem is as usual as before

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Hi You need a proper diagnosis before suggesting treatment. Pl download YBOCS and see if you fit Revert back Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa ...  Read More

Hello respected doctor, i am suffering from chronic tension headaches last seven years . i am feeling tightness, prickling and muscle contraction in my head . sometimes i am also feel tightness and some contraction in muscle in neck and shoulder region. many times i also feel eye strain , itching and burning in eyes .i have also a thinking problem

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I am sure your Psychiatrist would have ruled out any other physical or neurological causes. Your description also suggests symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Stalopam is an antidepressant whi ...  Read More

Hello respected doctor, i am suffering from chronic tension headaches last seven years . i am feeling tightness, prickling and muscle contraction in my head . sometimes i am also feel tightness and some contraction in muscle in neck and shoulder region. many times i also feel eye strain , itching and burning in eyes .i have also a thinking problem

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Please continue Stalopram.You can also ask your psychiatrist for some medicine for control of acute headache.Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation will help.If required a psychologist can be ...  Read More

When tension headache become chronic I am suffering from 10days. Can my headache become chronic Please help

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Tension headache can become chronic. ...  Read More

I have suffered from stress/tension headaches sincce i was young(now i am 59). Have to take paracetamol frequently. Want to know if i can get cure thru accupuncture

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Hello dear, See the treatment of any type of headaches are two kind of meds- one for acutely controlling it like paracetamol..you have been taking...And other group for prophylaxis..like min or no he ...  Read More

Hello respected doctor , i am suffering from chronic tesion headaches from last seven years . before one week i consulted a psychiatrist . he gives me stalopalm to take one tablet per day . doctor can i take some ayurvedic medicine like divya medha vati, medha kwath, saraswata rhist with allopathic medicine . there is any side affect or not .

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Hi. You might want to consider counseling and therapy for the same. You are already on medication, there may be some unresolved issues that could be causing discomfort in the form of headaches. ...  Read More

My muscles & spinchter aren't relaxing. & causing incomplete evacuation & cramps. I've undergone almost 4 anal surgeries. I follow every advise by doc. Still there's pain. I've been taking laxatives daily for 2 years. Cremaffin plus causes diarrhea daily. All night it causes stomach cramps & I end up not sleeping well. I recently re

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I have already answered ...  Read More

My muscles & spinchter aren't relaxing. & causing incomplete evacuation & cramps. I've undergone almost 4 anal surgeries. I follow every advise by doc. Still there's pain. I've been taking laxatives daily for 2 years. Cremaffin plus causes diarrhea daily. All night it causes stomach cramps & I end up not sleeping well. I recently re

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U need biofeedback u have pelvic floor problem u need to go through Anorectal manometry test to c how your muscles are relaxing don’t be dependent on medication do pelvic floor relaxation exercise ope ...  Read More

My muscles & spinchter aren't relaxing. & causing incomplete evacuation & cramps. I've undergone almost 4 anal surgeries. I follow every advise by doc. Still there's pain. I've been taking laxatives daily for 2 years. Cremaffin plus causes diarrhea daily. All night it causes stomach cramps & I end up not sleeping well. I recently re

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Got ur pain n concern, Holistic Ayurveda approach could be best for your health status so kindly spare time to consult in person with ur Ayurveda Dr at Govt ayurved hospital attached to Ayurveda medic ...  Read More

Hello doctor from today morning I have tightness in my both temples and back of head like a tight band get of feeling and squeezing type of headache No Dizziness nothing just this type of headache What to do ?

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Stress and tension headaches commonly present with this squeezing band like headache. Sometimes this may be accompanied with stiffness in the back of the neck or even shoulders. ...  Read More

About 15 years ago, I began experiencing severe, stabbing pain in one eye and one side of my head. The pain was extremely intense and often accompanied by vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and marked restlessness. The pain was extremely intense and often made me feel like hitting my head against the wall. The headaches usually started durin

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Consult a neurologist, there are several better options these days. Apart from oral medications, there are monthly injections also available ...  Read More

I get tension headaches and headaches from jaw clenching in my sleep. I also take Foracort 200 inhaler that adds to my headaches. They usually don't go away on their own. So once every week I have to take half a Combiflam. I tried switching to Crocin pain relief since all doctors advise against Combiflam but Crocin doesn't work. Is there any other

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam, Whenever I sit to study on a table chair after bending down for about 15–20 mins for reading/writing, the headache gets triggered and it remains for about 5–6 hours with nausea. I got an eye check-up and it is okay. And the headache also gets triggered with bending down, movement of my head for a certain interval like exe

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Your history is suggestive of Migraine. ...  Read More

Do cervicogenic headaches stay all through the day? It's been 1.5 months of headache with no relief despite medicine and physiotherapy.

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Depends on cause of cervicogenic headaches. ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam whenever I sit to study on a table chair after bending down for about 15-20 mins for reading/writing the headache gets trigged and it remains for about 5-6 hours with nausea. I got an eye check up and it is okay.And the headache also gets triggered with bending down, movement of my head for a certain interval like exercising .. plz he

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A type of primary headache disorder Need further history ...  Read More

Hi I have headache on left side from front to back from 15 days. Attached mri report.. Medicine attached.

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MRI is normal Must be tension headache or migraine . Take the medication and see for improvement ...  Read More

1)My major Problem:- I feel always (24 hours) head pressure ( like something freeze inside or very tight) since 2 years.I don't feel throbbing head pain but only head tightness. This head pressure become very worst during winter and after eating- Spicy, Cold, Diary and Sweet products. Neurologist said:- Tension headache with mild Migraine 2)Test d

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pathyadi kwath 10 ml with bramhi ghrit 1 tsf after dinner ...  Read More

My friend, 33 Male has been experiencing chronic headache from past 4-5 days. The headache is in the forehead area and is chronic. He has been sleeping for 6-7 hours in the night and 1 hour in the afternoon. He goes for swimming 4 times a week. Could it because of stress. On getting the blood pressure checked the bottom number is more than 80. Alth

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Pressure in forehead and in back for 5 months constantly no rest even in seconds , not headache but pressure in forehead and eye brow bone area , done massaging, relaxing, stress free , good sleep, hydrating, good meal but it does go away is this tension headache or migraine , it get worse when I'm angry and cool air environment, cold water in head

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Please consult near by neurologist and let your CT scan Done to rule out any serious conditions ...  Read More

I have been suffering with a headache (pressing type) with mild fever and later got high fever and muscle pain for the last 3 months. I also had positive kernig's sign and terminal neck rigidity.With time it's getting worse. I consulted a dr. which diagnosed me with chronic Meningitis. The MRI shows doubtful meningeal enhancement and the lumbar pun

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ...  Read More

I'm suffering from tension headache . Taking naxdom 250 mg. But still its recurring. Neck stiffness, feels vertigo when moving my neck forward and backward. Could you please tell me how to over come this issue. Facing gastric issue while taking naxdom

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Please consult a GP/Neurologist/Neurosurgeon in person. ...  Read More

I study everyday looking down for 2 hours straight When going to bed at night and after waking up in the morning, there is pain in the upper side and back of the head look like it's tension hedache I have three pillows Cervical , Soft Cushion ,Cotton etc

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Hi Use regular breaks in between. Do neck strengthening exercises. Hope you get well soon. ...  Read More

I am Somenath Ghosh my age is 32 years my problem is very weakness and vomiting symptom and headache and gass has eaten lizolid 600 in 9days and daily 2 how many problems this

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can tension headache be cured due to ocd or intrusive thought that pop anytime anywhere.Thank you Which medicines are best for such scenario. Currently on fluvator 100 (2-0-2) and arip Mt 5 Thank you

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Tension headache can occur separately with OCD OR OCD symptoms can aggravate tension head ache your psychiatrist should he able to treat them well. Good luck ...  Read More

I was doing repetitive movements inside head which caused stress in muscles of head like when we workout the muscles in body hurt but this pain is very hard and rigid in head.My doctor has prescribed me fluvoxamine 100(4 times) ,arip Mt 5(1-0-1) .It has reduced my headache but I heard at high doses it acts as pain relief medicines.I know this clear

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All the medicines act in different ways. But fluvoxamine is primarily used for OCD and Arip for mood and psychotic symptoms. Amitryptiline is a very old antidepressant not used as first line treatment ...  Read More

Nmste doctor, Mere frnd ko achanak se headache hota h or usko esa feel hota h ki uski side wali nerves foolne lgti h...or kisi chij ki Tension hone lgti h... Anxiety attack jesa..pr anxiety attack nhi hote wo... Wo College me h..or apna jada time laptop ko deta h... Please help kriye 🙏

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Check his eye for refractive error Take tab dolonex DT 20 mgs when headach ...  Read More

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