A tension headache is a frequent occurence in the lives of most individuals, and is almost always a non-life threatening situation.  Even so, these tension headaches can be very painful under some circumstances.  A tension headache is classified as a “primary” headache in the medical community, making it by far the most common kind of headache.  Tension headache symptoms include a feeling of tightness around the temples and over the eyes.  This tightness can usually be described as a “band” around the head.  This feeling of tightness typically forms into a painful sensation in a gradual fashion.

This pain can vary in intensity, although it is usually described as fairly mild.  Tension headache symptoms can be triggered by any number of situations, and the exact causes remain a mystery.  It is widely held that stressful physical and emotional situations can lead to a tension headache.  Tension headache symptoms tend to present when the patient is faced with a tough emotional or physical situation, and can develop quickly.  The headache usually begins as a tight sensation, developing into pain. 

Treatment for tension headache symptoms typically involves a simple regimen of over the counter medication.  Any number of pain relievers should work quickly to overcome tension headache symptoms.  Pain relievers such as Aleve and Ibuprofin are usually powerful enough to overcome tension headache symptoms. Primary headaches should occur in a fairly random fashion.  Regular headaches are sometimes a sign of another issue at play, and should be checked out with a doctor.  Symptoms of tension headache should occur as a result of physical or emotional stress.  Headaches that begin more randomly, and seemingly without any provocation, may be cause for concern.  This is especially true if the symptoms are chronic, or present with additional symptoms, such as sensory issues.

More serious tension headache symptoms may present with severe pain.  If the pain involved is intolerable or presents with a runny nose/eyes, this may be a sign of a cluster headache.  Cluster headaches present as an extremely painful sensation behind the eye.  This sensation can be intense enough to drive patients into a pain crisis.  Immediate medical care is necessary in these situations.

 

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