HomeAnswersPain Medicinetension type headacheWhat are the possible causes of persistent headaches apart from a tension headache?

I was diagnosed with tension headaches, but could my headache be due to some other disease?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At April 6, 2020
Reviewed AtSeptember 15, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Last week, I went to a hospital to find out the cause. Before going to the hospital, I had some symptoms for three days. I searched online about the symptoms and I got a diagnosis of migraine online. But my doctor checked me and told me that I have a tension headache. He gave me two medications Orphenadrine Citrate and Paracetamol for my headache and Benadryl for my night sleeping pattern issue. I have taken these medicines for three days now. These medicines are not enough to deal with my headache and sleeping pattern issues. On day one, after having a checkup I went home. I ate food and it triggered my migraine. I also took some medications as prescribed every six hours. It triggered me to a point where I slept in pain. I woke up in the evening around 8:30 p.m. After eating some food, I took my medications. It took two hours to get some sleep. After sleeping for two hours, I woke up again at 2 a.m. and after that, I could not sleep again. I had fatigue in my whole body and a mild headache different from the previous headache. I spent the whole night with a feeling of nervousness and confusion. On day two, I felt better at 6 a.m. and I tried to eat some food. So I took my medications around 9 a.m.. After taking it, I had a mild headache so I went to bed to sleep. I woke up around 6 pm, I felt hungry and it caused a headache again. After eating, I took some medicines at 9 p.m. I felt sleepy at 11:00 p.m. and it caused stress in me again. I felt so hot outside my body and inside my stomach. After that, I tried to make myself busy to eliminate stress. I tried watching drama. I know that it also triggers me. I spent the whole night watching the drama from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m.. On day three, I was fine and I tried to ride my bike to have some exercise in my body and to make my sleep pattern normal. So I ate my food before riding my bike. I felt normal compared to other days. I stopped doing exercise at 10 a.m.. I took a bath. After that, I started to watch drama again from 11 a.m.. I do not know why my stomach seems to be full. So I continued watching until 2:30 p.m.. I took my lunch even though I still felt full. I did not take my medicines. I do not have a headache but I felt some burning sensation in my stomach. I searched online and it showed me a result of a stomach burn. I want to know whether it is just a tension headache or any other disease. I have seen some information online about migraines along with stomach burn and acid reflux. They are referred to as gastric headaches. What to do now?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There are some differences present between migraine and tension-type headaches. Migraine pain occurs as a throbbing one and many people having slight exertion like walking up a flight of stairs can worsen the pain. In contrast, the pain associated with tension-type headaches tends to be more chronic and steady. In migraines, the affected person can feel an aura. This means a person knows that he or she is going to have a headache. You have not provided such details and so based on your history, it looks like a tension headache.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

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Dr. Vandana Andrews

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