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What Could Cause On And Off Headache For Short Duration?

Hi, for the past two or one and a half weeks I've had a slight headache about every day or every other day and they each last about 20 minutes. The pain is mild and it goes away quickly. However, I've noticed when I think about it, it lasts longer, so whenever I dwell on it, I notice it. When I'm not thinking about it, it's not there. I don't know what kind of headache I have so please help me out.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi welcone to HCM....

According to history you are having tension headache ....
As it is episodic and mild.....

Try to avoid stressful situation....
If headache more analgesic can be taken...

This type headache treated by behavioural approach through relaxation techniques.
Take enough sleep....

While working on computer take atleast 5 minute break after 45 minute working...
Yoga and exercise helpful.....

If needed psychiatric counselling will be useful ...

Take care ....

If still no improvement consult physician for check up....
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What Could Cause On And Off Headache For Short Duration?

Hi welcone to HCM.... According to history you are having tension headache .... As it is episodic and mild..... Try to avoid stressful situation.... If headache more analgesic can be taken... This type headache treated by behavioural approach through relaxation techniques. Take enough sleep.... While working on computer take atleast 5 minute break after 45 minute working... Yoga and exercise helpful..... If needed psychiatric counselling will be useful ... Take care .... If still no improvement consult physician for check up....