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What Causes Discomfort On The Side Of My Skull Above The Ear?
Question: I experience slight pain or discomfort on the side of my skull above the ear when this area is pressed or touched. What could be causing this?
Brief Answer:
considering your age please get ESR done
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Considering your age there is a possibility of giant cell arteritis in which there is swelling and narrowing of the small arterioles of the brain. The first step in the diagnosis would be physical examination by a neurologist. And ESR should be done which is simple blood test. Also monitor your blood pressure. That is another reason of this kind of discomfort in scalp.
I hope this answers your question, however, if you have any additional concerns please feel free to ask.
Wishing you good health.
Kind regards.
considering your age please get ESR done
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Considering your age there is a possibility of giant cell arteritis in which there is swelling and narrowing of the small arterioles of the brain. The first step in the diagnosis would be physical examination by a neurologist. And ESR should be done which is simple blood test. Also monitor your blood pressure. That is another reason of this kind of discomfort in scalp.
I hope this answers your question, however, if you have any additional concerns please feel free to ask.
Wishing you good health.
Kind regards.
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