Doctor Sunitha's Blog

Hello everyone, idea of starting this blog came from my patients and friends. Myself Dr Sunitha Madhavan working as a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Bangalore ,INDIA .Whenever a patient consults me I explain their condition in detail ,which is difficult during this pandemic ,so whatever details they want to know in detail I blog . Topics I choose are related to diseases of ear nose and throat, including head and neck regions, health and lifestyle, my experiences(medical ) and others request.

Sunday, March 7, 2021

TENSION TYPE HEADACHE

Tension type headache usually is symmetrical (on both sides of the head). This type will be nonpulsatile unlike migraine and it is felt like tightness or band like across the forehead.

There will be pain on touching the area over the forehead but SHOULD NOT confuse it with sinusitis.

WHAT ARE THE TRIGGER FACTORS?

Emotional factors like tension, stress, depression, anxiety may trigger it. Areas in ihe neck and shoulder will be the trigger point.

WHAT ARE THE REMEDIES?

Sometimes pain killers WON'T be much beneficial. When it turns into chronic type( long standing) then patient needs RELAXATION techniques, STRESS management and COUNSELING.

Medical management may be needed for a longer period if it is chronic.

Sometimes there will be overlap of headaches due to various conditions. Careful evaluation helps to find out which type of headache the patient has.

Next topic will be another type of headache