What Are the Hidden Causes of a Stress Headache?
Do you get a headache whenever you are stressed? Chances are, you are suffering from stress or tension headache. Around 30% to 80% of adults in the United States experience occasional stress headaches while 3% experience chronic daily stress headaches. And now, even children suffer from these headaches! There are two types of stress headaches: episodic and chronic. An episodic headache occurs periodically or less than 15 days every month. This is identified as mild to moderate constant pain, pressure, or tightness around the forehead, back of the head, or back of the neck. These headaches usually last from 30 minutes up to several days. These usually start gradually and are often experienced during the middle of the day. On the other hand, chronic headaches occur daily or for more than 15 days every month. This is identified as throbbing pain at the sides, front, or top of the head. The intensity of pain may vary all throughout the day but this is present almost always. These headaches
