Tension Headache (Noun)
Meaning
A headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She woke up with a severe tension headache after a long and stressful day at the office.
- The doctor diagnosed her with a tension headache caused by the prolonged periods of computer work.
- Lack of sleep and anxiety triggered a tension headache that lasted for several hours.
- He often experienced tension headaches at the back of his head after long hours of studying for exams.
- After a week of intense project deadlines, she started to feel a tension headache creeping up her neck.