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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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I was diagnosed with tension headaches, and now I feel weakness and nerve pain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, A month ago, I was hospitalized for constant headaches and dizziness. A few days later, they sent me home with the diagnosis of tension headaches. I have been in physiotherapy for three weeks now. For the past week or so, I have been feeling really weak, injuring myself constantly. The...  Read Full »

Dr. Arun Tungaria

Dr. Arun Tungaria

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have multiple symptoms, but some symptoms, like weakness in limbs, are significant. I would recommend you go for a physical, neurological examination by a neurologist. Nerve compression can give this kind of symptom, so if a neurologist feels then you should go for ...  Read Full »

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