What should you know about gamot sa tension headache?

A tension headache, also called a tension-type headache, can cause a steady ache or pressure across the forehead, temples, or back of the head. Tight neck, jaw, or scalp muscles may add to the discomfort. Stress, poor sleep, prolonged screen use, dehydration, and holding the head in one position can contribute. A [Headache](/symptoms/headache/) may have other causes, so the pattern and accompanying symptoms matter.

Rest in a quiet place, drink water, and try a warm compress over the neck or shoulders. Gentle stretching, slower breathing, and a break from screens may reduce muscle tension. A pharmacist can help you choose an over-the-counter pain medicine that fits your health history; follow the label and avoid combining products with the same ingredient. Frequent use can itself contribute to recurring headaches, so arrange a [GP Consultation](/treatments/consultations-and-assessment/gp-consultation/) if headaches keep returning.

Get urgent medical help for a sudden, severe headache, or headache with weakness, confusion, fainting, seizure, vision loss, fever with a stiff neck, or repeated vomiting. Seek prompt advice after a head injury, during pregnancy, or when a new headache is worsening or unlike your usual pattern. A clinician can check blood pressure, medicines, vision, and neurological signs.

Ask what headache pattern should be recorded, which pain medicine is suitable with your conditions, and whether neck strain, sleep, jaw clenching, or another cause needs assessment.