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Why Have I Been Experiencing Pain At The Back Of The Head When I Experience Stress Or Tension?
Question: My dad has been experiencing pain the back of his head since a few days.
He says it has been happening more when he is stressed or is in tension.
He is 73.
Some time the paid is so much that he sleeps on the side of his head.
He says it has been happening more when he is stressed or is in tension.
He is 73.
Some time the paid is so much that he sleeps on the side of his head.
Brief Answer:
The headache could be related to stress
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The headache could be a stress headache. Is there any history of pain radiation, high blood pressure, sinusitis or any visual problems? Please tell him to do yoga and breathing exercises in the morning daily. Painkiller like Naproxen may be taken as needed after consultation with a doctor.
Take care.
Regards
The headache could be related to stress
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The headache could be a stress headache. Is there any history of pain radiation, high blood pressure, sinusitis or any visual problems? Please tell him to do yoga and breathing exercises in the morning daily. Painkiller like Naproxen may be taken as needed after consultation with a doctor.
Take care.
Regards
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