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Published on: 7/4/2025

What could cause a headache that affects my whole head?

Headaches that affect the whole head can be due to various health conditions. For example, one cause of these symptoms is tension-type headaches, which are common and can be triggered by stress or muscle tension.

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Explanation

Headaches that feel like they affect your entire head can be caused by a variety of health conditions. One common cause is known as tension-type headaches, which are often described as a constant pressure or tightness around the head. These headaches are influenced by muscle tension in the neck, face, scalp, and jaw.

Some Triggers of Tension-Type Headaches:

  • Factors Affecting Mental Health: Stress, intense work, anxiety, and depression are some triggers of tension-type headaches.
  • Sleep-related Factors: Not getting enough sleep and/or sleep apnea are examples of sleep-related factors that can trigger tension-type headaches.

Understanding the cause of your headaches is a key step toward feeling better. If you find that your headaches are frequent, severe, persistent, worsening, and/or accompanied by other symptoms (such as vomiting, blurry vision, and/or weakness), it is important to talk to a healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

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