Chronic tension headaches usually recover in about 1 to 3 months.
Tension headache is also called muscle contraction headache. It is due to excessive contraction of the head and neck muscles, spasm, etc., resulting in headache head tightness, pressure or hidden pain. Tension headache is mainly related to stress, head and neck muscle strain, exertion, mood swings, cold and flu, etc. It is also commonly seen in depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.
In general, headache will be relieved if sleep quality improves, mental stress disappears and colds are cured. If the headache is obvious, you can take oral ibuprofen, aminophenol dihydrocodeine and other pain relief symptomatic treatment. Flunarizine can also be taken during the remission period.
Medications should be used under the supervision of a physician.