Chronic Tension-Type Headache
Lifestyle Disorders Devassy Paul•Gender: Male•Age: 49 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 4 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Dull, aching band-like pain around entire head
- Neck muscle tightness and shoulder stiffness
- Headache worsening in the afternoon under work stress
- Sleep disturbances and irritability
Clinical Assessment
A 49-year-old chartered accountant from Triprayar presenting with daily tension headaches. Triggered by prolonged computer work, mental exertion, and neck strain. Took over-the-counter painkillers daily, leading to chronic gastric acidity.
Diagnostic Investigations: Cervical spine X-ray showing mild muscle spasm; normal reflexes.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Gelsemium was selected for muscle tightness, heaviness of eyelids, and dull headache originating from neck strain, while Bryonia resolved pain worsened by motion.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Gelsemium Sempervirens and Bryonia Alba
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Perform neck stretches every 45 minutes; adjust computer monitor height; limit caffeine intake.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 9 months- Headache intensity reduced by 50% within 2 weeks
- Acidity resolved after stopping OTC painkillers in Month 1
- Neck stiffness and daily headaches completely cured by Month 4
- Stable health and active computer work without headaches at 9 months
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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