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Headache
Published in Anthony N. Nicholson, The Neurosciences and the Practice of Aviation Medicine, 2017
Effective management of tension headache usually consists of simple, over-the-counter analgesics such as paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, as well as massage, relaxation or even a hot bath. Patients with frequent tension-type headaches should be alerted to the risk of the overuse of medication. Some patients may benefit from low-dose amitriptyline, the drug being given in a similar way as when used as a prophylactic drug for migraine. Depression associated with tension-type headache should be treated appropriately.
Visual ergonomics, performance and the mediating role of eye discomfort: a structural equation modelling approach
Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2023
Hamid Jahangiri, Reza Kazemi, Hamidreza Mokarami, Andrew Smith
Lighting is an essential and influential factor in human health and performance in the workplace. Bright lights from light sources or windows in the field of view can cause disabling and/or annoying glare [1,2]. Furthermore, non-visual exposures such as flickering light sources may cause eye strain and headaches. The visual environment should be designed to allow natural light to enter but block out disturbing light [3]. Glare, when working with a computer, causes visual fatigue and can lead to diplopia [1], which is measured by the divergence of vision stabilization [2], which means a decrease in the ability of the eyes to concentrate [4]. The most common health problems associated with computer work are visual and ocular symptoms [5–9] and musculoskeletal symptoms in the neck and shoulders [10,11], and there is evidence that shows a link between them [12–14]. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a complex eye and vision problem that results from prolonged computer use [15]. Symptoms of CVS include ocular strain, headache, blurred vision, eye fatigue and burning, back pain, neck pain and muscle spasms. A large portion of office workers experience visual symptoms, which is an occupational health problem [16]. Although computer work has not been shown to cause permanent damage to the eyes, it can cause temporary discomfort, which can lead to reduced productivity, lost work time and reduced job satisfaction [17]. A systematic literature review by Jiang and Duffy [18] showed a relationship between diseases, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and CVS, and productivity. Therefore, establishing a proper visual environment to maximize visual comfort is vital to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and improve job performance and efficiency of the workers [19,20].
Development of Siddha Varmam energy measurement system for monitoring human health conditions
Published in Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 2021
R. Rixon Raj, P. T. V. Bhuvaneswari
In [12], TushitaThakur and Janani have illustrated about a medication procedure of CeganaVatham (Cervical Spondylosis) for 10 patients in 35–55 age group who were treated with homeopathy and Varmam therapy for 4-week time period. Eight Varmam points were stimulated regularly for a period of 3 months that resulted in the reduction of neck pain, neck stiffness, headache, shoulder pain and vertigo. The graded mean obtained from the assessment provided significant progress. After the treatment, cervical spondylosis symptoms were completely cured.
Risk factors of neck disability in computer-using office workers: a cross-sectional study
Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2023
Cansın Medin-Ceylan, Merve Damla Korkmaz, Tugba Sahbaz, Basak Cigdem Karacay
Preliminary evidence has been reported in the literature that there is a significant relationship between headache and increased risk of neck pain [26]. The present study also showed the relationship between neck pain and headache. It was reported that headache may increase as disability due to neck pain increases. History of headache is also important in terms of being a symptom that should be questioned when evaluating a patient with neck pain in daily clinical practice.