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What Causes Pain In The Back Of The Head And Upper Right Jaw?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Question: Headache in back of head on right side & pain in upper right jaw
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Supportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Headache at back of the head with jaw involvement is a very wide and versatile symptom and can cover hundreds of possibilities. Commonest ones are tension type headaches, migraines, sinuses headaches, anxiety and depression or muscle spasm due to poor posture during sleep. I would suggest take some advil, some skelaxin and rest for a while and see if it helps. If there is some recent cold or flu history or pain in ear in the past then seek an otorhinolaryngologist. if the headache is associated with some vision problem or anxiety neurosis then seek a neurologist.

Nutshell, most of the time headache self resolves with slight supportive care and should not be worried about. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Practicing since :2012

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What Causes Pain In The Back Of The Head And Upper Right Jaw?

Brief Answer: Supportive care Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Headache at back of the head with jaw involvement is a very wide and versatile symptom and can cover hundreds of possibilities. Commonest ones are tension type headaches, migraines, sinuses headaches, anxiety and depression or muscle spasm due to poor posture during sleep. I would suggest take some advil, some skelaxin and rest for a while and see if it helps. If there is some recent cold or flu history or pain in ear in the past then seek an otorhinolaryngologist. if the headache is associated with some vision problem or anxiety neurosis then seek a neurologist. Nutshell, most of the time headache self resolves with slight supportive care and should not be worried about. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan