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Question: I have a sharp pain above the eye and forhead when i touch the area. It ia a sharp pain thet makes me jump and untouch. its only sharp when I touch the area but can feel it when I wash my hair or draw the skin tight on my forhead area Some times i can feel it whem I blink the eye Almost no discomfort when I leave it alone
Brief Answer:
Get investigated, visit a neurologist and start treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms may be due to trigeminal neuralgia characterized by sharp shooting electric current like pain for few seconds.
The symptoms are more common over cheek area.
The symptoms are aggravated by touch, cold air, washing face.
You need to visit a neurologist.
Treatment for pain can be taken using carbamazepine, pregabalin, gabapentin or amitryptiline.
Brain imaging may be required too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated, visit a neurologist and start treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms may be due to trigeminal neuralgia characterized by sharp shooting electric current like pain for few seconds.
The symptoms are more common over cheek area.
The symptoms are aggravated by touch, cold air, washing face.
You need to visit a neurologist.
Treatment for pain can be taken using carbamazepine, pregabalin, gabapentin or amitryptiline.
Brain imaging may be required too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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