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What Causes Persistent Headaches With Numbness At The Side Of Head?

Im 19 here latley iv been having headaches everyday for almost 2weeks i went to the dr n they prescibed meds for headache n sum sinus meds cause i had a lil inflamation in my nasals now im havin sumthin like numbness n pressure on the left side n my headaches only happen on left side of my head
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hello !
I read your question and understand your concern.
I think that your headache may be caused by contraction of the scalps muscles, causing a type of headache called tension type headache. The typical location would be in the forehead or temples, back of the head , but it can mimic migraine. I don't think it is migraine as it is pressure like and you don't mention any nausea or sensitivity to light or noise.
So I would recommend Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for some days.
If the headache persists I would recommend to consult with a neurologist and have a good neurological examination.
A full blood work for infection or inflammation would be necessary.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Causes Persistent Headaches With Numbness At The Side Of Head?

Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. I think that your headache may be caused by contraction of the scalps muscles, causing a type of headache called tension type headache. The typical location would be in the forehead or temples, back of the head , but it can mimic migraine. I don t think it is migraine as it is pressure like and you don t mention any nausea or sensitivity to light or noise. So I would recommend Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for some days. If the headache persists I would recommend to consult with a neurologist and have a good neurological examination. A full blood work for infection or inflammation would be necessary. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka