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What Causes Left-sided Soreness In Scalp?
Question: The left side of my scalp is very sore and sensitive to touch I cannot brush my hair that side and my left side of face near the ear is sensitive I can sometimes feel the pulse this started this early afternoon and has not gone away..... can you help?
Brief Answer:
? Is it Trigeminal Neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
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Well the sort of symptoms you are describing does look like there is involvement of the trigeminal nerve, that is the nerve which supplies the face and the scalp area( both motor and the sensory part).
To approach your case, we just need to figure out what exactly it is due to. But since it is an acute onset, i would recommend you to keep a watch for the Herpes Infection( H. Zoster) which normally affects the nerve distribution you are having causing scalp senstivity and severe shooting pain. Aspirin wont help in this case. You need to try other medications like Pregalin or Gabapin and apply some lotion over it to provide some soothing effect.
If it is persisting, you will need to consult a neurologist and figure out the causes for inflammation of trigeminal nerve.
I would still suggest you consult a neurologist first so they can examine you and give you the exact diagnosis. If the appointment is taking time, do keep a watch on signs like severe headace/blurring of vision/joint pains. If any of the above are present do visit the ER. But for now you can try Pregabalin or Gabapin as the alternative and you will find it getting relieved.
Do let me know for more queries
Hope the information was useful
Regards
Dr naval
? Is it Trigeminal Neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well the sort of symptoms you are describing does look like there is involvement of the trigeminal nerve, that is the nerve which supplies the face and the scalp area( both motor and the sensory part).
To approach your case, we just need to figure out what exactly it is due to. But since it is an acute onset, i would recommend you to keep a watch for the Herpes Infection( H. Zoster) which normally affects the nerve distribution you are having causing scalp senstivity and severe shooting pain. Aspirin wont help in this case. You need to try other medications like Pregalin or Gabapin and apply some lotion over it to provide some soothing effect.
If it is persisting, you will need to consult a neurologist and figure out the causes for inflammation of trigeminal nerve.
I would still suggest you consult a neurologist first so they can examine you and give you the exact diagnosis. If the appointment is taking time, do keep a watch on signs like severe headace/blurring of vision/joint pains. If any of the above are present do visit the ER. But for now you can try Pregabalin or Gabapin as the alternative and you will find it getting relieved.
Do let me know for more queries
Hope the information was useful
Regards
Dr naval
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