Tension headache

Tension headache Definition  : A tension headache is generally a diffuse, mild to moderate pain that's often described as feeling like a tight band around your head. A tension headache — or tension-type headache as it's medically known — is the most common type of headache, and yet its causes aren't well understood. It may feel as if muscle contractions are responsible for your head pain, which is why this type of headache is generally...

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Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow Definition  : Tennis elbow is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overworked, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Tennis elbow can result from poor technique in executing a tennis backhand. However, many occupations also feature repetitive wrist and arm motions that can cause tennis elbow. The pain of tennis elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach...

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis Definition  : Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon — any one of the thick fibrous cords that attaches muscle to bone. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint. While tendinitis can occur in any of your body's tendons, it's most common around your shoulders, elbows, wrists and heels. Some common names for various tendinitis problems are: Tennis elbow Golfer's elbow Pitcher's shoulder Swimmer's...

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TMJ disorders

TMJ disorders Definition  : The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-mun-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of problems, such as arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain...

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Temporal lobe seizure

Temporal lobe seizure Definition  : Temporal lobe seizures are seizures that originate in the two temporal lobes of your brain. The temporal lobes process emotions, fight-or-flight reactions, and are important for short-term memory. Some symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure may be related to these functions, including having odd feelings — such as euphoria, fear, panic and deja vu. During a temporal lobe seizure, you may remain partially...

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Giant cell arteritis

Giant cell arteritis Definition: Giant cell arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of your arteries — the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Most often, it affects the arteries in your head, especially those in your temples. For this reason, giant cell arteritis is sometimes called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis. Giant cell arteritis frequently causes headaches, jaw pain, and...

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Bruxism/teeth grinding

Bruxism/teeth grinding Definition: Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the day or grind them at night, which is called sleep bruxism. Bruxism may be mild and may not even require treatment. However, it can be frequent and severe enough to lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems. Because...

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