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13 Jun 2008
Today's 'stress culture' has been held accountable for a new health trend sweeping the European population.
Research from the manufacturers of pain medication Anadin found that more and more physicians are seeing an increase in patients suffering from regular headaches, which are believed to be caused by the stress of modern life.
Pain specialist Dr Moheb Shalaby commented: "I see more and more people reporting that they are suffering from the consequences of stress, including headaches. And these sorts of tension headaches can go on for several days - affecting a patient's ability to concentrate at work and get on with normal life.
"Stress headaches are preventable but it does require us to recognise the link between tension and head pain and then to try and kick the stress habit - even if we do lead a fast moving, high pressure lifestyle."
According to pharmacists, combination pain killers which contain aspirin and paracetamol have been proven to work more quickly and effectively than single ingredient pain medicine in treating headaches brought on by stress.
"If you do get a tension headache it is treatable but many people do not realise that some painkillers are more effective for stress headaches than others. Try taking a combination treatment which contains aspirin, paracetamol and caffeine which are available at all local pharmacies," Dr Shalaby advised.
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