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What Causes Sharp And Stabbing Pain On Back Left Side Of Head?
Question: I am 57 years old, female and started getting a headache (limited to mostly the back left side) on Friday. It has increasingly gotten worse since then. Although it is mild most of the time I get sharp and stabbing pain suddenly and this too is increasing, often waking me up during the night and making me nausiated during the day.
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My reply is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Any new onset headache should be investigated. It is possible that the headache could be due to muscle tension in the occipital region (back of head). However, we need to exclude any internal problems in the brain such as lack of blood flow or clotting, or a small bleed.
As of now, you can take symptomatic treatment such as diclofenac tablets for pain relief. However, if the headache persists, you should get a brain scan done.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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My reply is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Any new onset headache should be investigated. It is possible that the headache could be due to muscle tension in the occipital region (back of head). However, we need to exclude any internal problems in the brain such as lack of blood flow or clotting, or a small bleed.
As of now, you can take symptomatic treatment such as diclofenac tablets for pain relief. However, if the headache persists, you should get a brain scan done.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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