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Various precipitating factors may cause TTH in susceptible individuals. One half of patients with TTH identify [[stress]] or [[hunger]] as a precipitating factor; | Various precipitating factors may cause TTH in susceptible individuals. One half of patients with TTH identify [[stress]] or [[hunger]] as a precipitating factor; | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sabeeh Islam, MBBS[2]
Overview
Risk Factors
Various precipitating factors may cause TTH in susceptible individuals. One half of patients with TTH identify stress or hunger as a precipitating factor;
- Stress - Usually occurs in the afternoon after long stressful work hours
- Sleep deprivation
- Uncomfortable stressful position and/or bad posture
- Irregular meal time (hunger)
- Eyestrain
Other triggers of tension headaches include:
- Alcohol use
- Caffeine (too much or withdrawal)
- Colds, the flu, or a sinus infection
- Dental problems such as jaw clenching or teeth grinding
- Excessive smoking
- Fatigue or overexertion