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Tension Type Headache

A tension-type headache, otherwise called tension headache, is a mild, moderate, or severe pain in the head, neck, and behind the eyes. It is caused by contraction of the muscle in the head and neck regions and can be triggered by eye strain, fatigue, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, poor posture, skipping meals, and bad posture.

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Why am I getting headache while studying or working?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old, and I always get a headache when I am studying or when I am using my mind at any work. So I am unable to study more. Please help me.  Read Full »

Dr. Jose Ignacio Artero

Dr. Jose Ignacio Artero

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be a tension headache or a migraine. In a tension-type headache, the pain is in whole head, in a migraine, the pain is in one half of the head, with intolerance to light and noise. When having pain at night causing insomnia, pain that increases a lot with a cough o...  Read Full »

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