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What Causes Swelling And Pressure On The Left Side Of Skull?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Question: I have just discovered that the rear left of my skull feels raised. I can feel a slight amount of pressure. I am currently on antibiotics for suspected sinus infection also on the left side. I also currently have pinched nerves in my neck which I am seeking physio for. But the discovery on the top of my head is worrying me
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. The Scalp has a continuous sheet of muscle.

2. What you feel is most likely a muscle spasm due to the pinched nerves in the neck.

3. This is unlikely to be related to sinusitis. Get cervical spine X-rays done. Continue the physiotherapy. A USG can always be done if your physician has a doubt after palpation the swelling.

4. A muscle relaxant, painkiller, local ointments and heat fomentation will help relieve this. The cause of the irritation such as the pinched nerves in the neck must be treated.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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What Causes Swelling And Pressure On The Left Side Of Skull?

Brief Answer: Muscle spasm. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. The Scalp has a continuous sheet of muscle. 2. What you feel is most likely a muscle spasm due to the pinched nerves in the neck. 3. This is unlikely to be related to sinusitis. Get cervical spine X-rays done. Continue the physiotherapy. A USG can always be done if your physician has a doubt after palpation the swelling. 4. A muscle relaxant, painkiller, local ointments and heat fomentation will help relieve this. The cause of the irritation such as the pinched nerves in the neck must be treated. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.