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What Are Tension Headaches?

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Question : What is good for a tension headache?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Drugs (analgesics) and a variety of modalities.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Tension-type headaches may be treated by a number of modalities such hot or cold packs, electrical stimulation, improvement of posture, trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks, stretching, and relaxation techniques.

Drugs such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or combined drugs (Acetaminophen + Codeine, Acetaminophen +Tramadol) may be used also.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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What Are Tension Headaches?

Brief Answer: Drugs (analgesics) and a variety of modalities. Detailed Answer: Hello, Tension-type headaches may be treated by a number of modalities such hot or cold packs, electrical stimulation, improvement of posture, trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks, stretching, and relaxation techniques. Drugs such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or combined drugs (Acetaminophen + Codeine, Acetaminophen +Tramadol) may be used also. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical