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What Causes Pain On Left Side Of Head Post Exercising?
Question: Hi i was excersing yesterday and all of a sudden got a heatache the pain was mainly on my left side of my head i was doing push ups at the time i have had a mild headache since i have never had this before
Brief Answer:
Most probably muscle tension headache
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. The most likely diagnosis in this case is muscle tension headache, affecting the scalp muscles. You would get better with medications such as ibuprofen or diclofenac tablets.
However, if the headache becomes severe, or if you develop vomiting, then, a brain CT scan should be done.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
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Most probably muscle tension headache
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. The most likely diagnosis in this case is muscle tension headache, affecting the scalp muscles. You would get better with medications such as ibuprofen or diclofenac tablets.
However, if the headache becomes severe, or if you develop vomiting, then, a brain CT scan should be done.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog:XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How long do these headaches last?
Brief Answer:
Maximum 3-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
These headaches usually last for 3-5 days.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Maximum 3-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
These headaches usually last for 3-5 days.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So is it ok to keep excersing if its not to uncomfortable?
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can continue exercising.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
You can continue exercising as long as you feel comfortable, and possibly avoid strenuous workouts.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Yes, you can continue exercising.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
You can continue exercising as long as you feel comfortable, and possibly avoid strenuous workouts.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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