Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes and non pharmacological therapy in patients with chronic tension-type headache presenting to a secondary care hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) is defined as severe and persisting pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes behind the head and undoubtedly one of the most frustrating symptoms that physicians encounter it is one of the most commonly experienced of all physical discomforts by the people &are one of the most neglected headaches. It occurs as (a tight band like pressure or non- pulsating like pain). There is also an increased risk of depression in CTTH. The pathogenesis of TTH is multifactorial and varies between forms and individuals. Peripheral mechanisms (myofascial, nociception) and central mechanisms (sensitization & inadequate endogenous pain control) are intermingled .combination of drug therapies and non-drug therapies (such as progressive muscle relChronic tension-type headache (CTTH) is defined as severe and persisting pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes behind the head and undoubtedly one of the most frustrating symptoms that physicians encounter it is one of the most commonly experienced of all physical discomforts by the people &are one of the most neglected headaches. It occurs as (a tight band like pressure or non- pulsating like pain). There is also an increased risk of depression in CTTH. The pathogenesis of TTH is multifactorial and varies between forms and individuals. Peripheral mechanisms (myofascial, nociception) and central mechanisms (sensitization & inadequate endogenous pain control) are intermingled .combination of drug therapies and non-drug therapies (such as progressive muscle relaxation techniques) is recommended. This work is needed to improve the management of patients who are disabled by headache, knowledge on CTTH and discusses some of its more problematic features.axation techniques) is recommended. This work is needed to improve the management of patients who are disabled by headache, knowledge on CTTH and discusses some of its more problematic features.
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Dr. P Sneha
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