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Unlocking Relief: A Comprehensive Guide to Mixed Tension Migraine Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management Strategies
Let’s define mixed tension migraine.
Scientists think there’s a spectrum of headaches, ranging from tension headaches on one end to migraines on the other. A mixed tension migraine is a headache that shows features of both tension and migraine headaches, and it happens more often in women than men.
Migraines are likely caused by substances that cause inflammation around blood vessels and nerves in the brain. Many people around the world regularly suffer from migraine headaches.
Tension headaches, on the other hand, result from muscle tension and are the most common type of headache, according to the World Health Organization.
Mixed tension migraines fall in the middle of the headache spectrum since they display symptoms of both migraine and tension headaches. Scientists believe that the migraine comes first, causing tension that then triggers a tension headache.
Fortunately, most people can manage this type of headache by medication and avoiding things that usually trigger headaches.
