What is the difference between tension headache and migraine? What can I do to relieve my headaches?

Tension headaches are mainly caused by emotional sensitivity and agitation, migraines can be brain problems, and headaches can be relieved by massage.

Migraine and tension headache are both headache types of diseases, and these two diseases are also "urban diseases". Migraine occurs in a wide range of groups, and is most common in young children and the elderly. The onset of tension headaches is mostly concentrated in student parties and office workers.

The difference between migraine and tension headache specifically includes the nature of the disease, symptoms, and predisposing factors, etc., which should be based on the doctor's advice.

Migraine headaches are vascular headaches, and tension headaches are muscle contraction headaches. At the same time, tension headaches are more common than migraines. Migraine** is related to aspects of life, most of which are related to factors such as life stress and wind and cold.

And tension headache** is mainly due to excessive nervousness, anxiety and so on.

Tension headaches are caused by mood swings, while migraines are problems with the brain, in different ways.

Tension migraine is a common type of headache that is usually caused by stress, stress, anxiety and other factors. Here are some common **methods, and it is best to consult a medical professional before taking any**: rest and relaxation:

During a tension migraine attack, try to find a quiet, comfortable environment to rest and relax. Close your eyes and breathe deeply to reduce tension and stress. Lifestyle Adjustments:

A regular routine, adequate sleep, a healthy diet and moderate exercise can help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. Hot or cold compresses: Gently apply a warm or cold wet washcloth to your head to help relieve the discomfort of a sore head.

Avoid triggers: Be aware of and avoid triggers that may cause headaches, such as excessive noise, bright lights, excessive caffeine, etc. Relaxation Training:

Learning relaxation techniques such as deep relaxation, meditation, or yoga can help relieve tension and stress.

Migraine symptoms are induced by nervousness, anxiety and other conditions, and they need to be properly relaxed to avoid excessive psychological tension and anxiety.

The goal of migraine is to reduce or stop headache attacks, relieve concomitant symptoms, and prevent headaches. **Including both drug** and non-drug**. Non-drug**mainly physical** can be used with magnetic therapy, oxygen therapy, psychological counseling, to relieve stress, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and avoid various migraine triggers.

Drug-induced ** is divided into episodic ** and prophylactic**. For best results, medication should usually be taken immediately at the onset of symptoms.

Tension headaches are also known as muscle contraction headaches. A tight, compressed, or dull ache in the head, typically with a band.

Patients with tension headache often have nervous tension, emotional instability, easy anger, etc., and when the headache symptoms occur, the patient can obviously feel the feeling of stuffiness, pressure, and heaviness in the head. Therefore, in the daily care of tension headache patients, the following points should be noted: 1. Arrange the time for work and rest reasonably, and never work for a long time, which will only aggravate the headache symptoms.

In addition, headache patients should maintain a good mood every day, and mentally eliminate nervousness, anxiety, and boredom. The diet is mainly light. 2. When tension headache attacks, it is best to observe the headache by yourself, and it is best to record the time, degree and nature of each headache with a small notebook, and at the same time, pay attention to whether there is vomiting, nausea, decreased vision, limb twitching and other conditions during neuropathic headache.

If you have any of the above symptoms, it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time. 3. When there is a slight tension headache, it is best to be able to treat the symptoms**. For example, some people have allergies to eggs, meat, seafood, etc., which can cause migraine symptoms.

When the condition is more serious, it is best for the patient to go to the hospital for a check-up, and use drugs and other methods to treat the symptoms**. 4. In daily life, we should pay attention to the combination of labor and labor, avoid the appearance of unstable emotions, do not let ourselves be overworked, do not smoke and drink, and eat in moderation. 5. Pay attention to personal hygiene.

Some infections can cause headaches, such as dental problems. 6. If it is a neuropathic headache caused by long-term depression, it cannot be ignored. When a headache is accompanied by dizziness, it is best to get a CT scan.

No, just relax and get plenty of rest.

Migraine and tension-type headaches are both common types of headaches, and understanding the differences between the two can be used to make a correct diagnosis and**.

1.The age of onset varies.

Migraine is more common than adolescence; Tension-type headaches are more common in young and middle-aged people.

2.**Different Migraine often has a family history and has many triggers, such as drastic mood changes, irregular sleep, long-term use of vasodilators, changes in the menstrual cycle, etc., which occur under the action of a variety of factors.

The onset of tension-type headache is related to psychosocial stress, long-term depression and other factors, and tension and anxiety can induce this disease. 3.Symptoms are different.

Migraine is slowly aggravated and reversed, with throbbing pain in the frontotemporal region on one or both sides, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, sweating, paleness, irritability, fatigue and other symptoms. Headaches can be worse with activity, and symptoms may be reduced or eliminated by resting or sleeping. Some patients will have aura symptoms, such as blurred vision, scotomas in the eyes, and distorted vision.

Tension-type headache typically presents with bilateral occipital non-throbbing pain, and most patients experience symptoms such as dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, or depression. Pain may occur in the forehead, bitemporal, roof, occipital region, and neck, but is more common in the occipital region. Headaches are often dull and persistent, with pressure and tightness in the head.

Most patients have tender points on the scalp and neck, and the pain is reduced after massage.

？There are many causes of tension migraine, pay attention to care in daily life, avoid the invasion of these factors on the body, live carefully, regulate diet, emotion, etc. So, exactly?

Here's a detailed explanation. Experts from the Headache Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Shanghai Blue Cross Hospital pointed out that tension migraine is a headache caused by abnormal convulsions and spasms of small muscles in the brain, and this abnormal convulsions and spasms of local small muscles are related to two reasons.

It is recommended to pay attention to the following aspects: 1. Pay attention to the rules of life and avoid fatigue and mental tension. 2. Limit salt and water intake - from 10 days before menstruation, limit salt and water intake, and the daily water intake should be less than 1000ml.

3. Symptomatic**: Choosing appropriate over-the-counter proprietary Chinese medicines** according to clinical manifestations can often receive better curative effects. If the headache is obvious, diazepam, cranial pain and other oral administrations can be given.

And you can take gamma oryzanol, eleuthero, etc. 4. Pay attention to the prevention and correction of various bad postures to avoid continuous contraction of the muscles of the head, neck, shoulders and back. ：

Neurovascular Modulation Shanghai Blue Cross Brain Hospital adopts the characteristic **-"Neurovascular Modulation Method"** intractable headache and dizziness, and achieves satisfactory results. "Neurovascular Regulation" dilates blood vessels in the head, face and neck, improves blood circulation, accelerates the metabolism and clearance of endogenous pain-causing factors, adjusts autonomic nerve function, removes sympathetic nervous tension, and improves blood supply and oxygen supply to brain tissue. In addition, by blocking the stellate ganglia, regulating the nerve dysfunction of the head and face, relieving blood vessel dilation and muscle contractures, significantly improving the blood flow of the heart and brain, enhancing the body's anti-disease function and anti-inflammatory effect, regulating the endocrine system, and stabilizing the autonomic nervous system of the whole body, thereby eliminating dizziness and headache symptoms.