Tension Headache
Alternate Names : Benign Headache, Headache - Tension, Muscle Contraction Headache
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Brain
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The major areas of the brain have one or more specific functions.
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Headache
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Headaches are usually caused by either muscle tension, vascular problems, or both. Migraines are vascular in origin, and may be preceded by visual disturbances, loss of peripheral vision, and fatigue. Most headaches can be relieved or ameliorated by over-the-counter pain medications.
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Headache
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Headaches are usually caused by either muscle tension, vascular problems, or both. Migraines are vascular in origin, and may be preceded by visual disturbances, loss of peripheral vision, and fatigue. Most headaches can be relieved or ameliorated by over-the-counter pain medications.
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Tension-Type Headache
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The most common cause of tension-type headaches is muscle contraction in the head, neck or shoulders.
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