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What Causes Persistent Squeezing Sensation In Head?
Question: No pain in head just annoying throbbing or squeezing for last 2 weekes
Brief Answer:
Please provide some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I understand your concern.
In order so I can give a more accurate answer, I would need some more information about your pain.
Where in your head is this pain localized?
Has it been constant during these 2 weeks or it stopped sometimes? Did it stop you from sleeping?
How strong is it from 0-10?
Have you tried any medication so far?
Any other symptom?
Please kindly let me know about these questions and I will be happy to advise accordingly.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Please provide some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I understand your concern.
In order so I can give a more accurate answer, I would need some more information about your pain.
Where in your head is this pain localized?
Has it been constant during these 2 weeks or it stopped sometimes? Did it stop you from sleeping?
How strong is it from 0-10?
Have you tried any medication so far?
Any other symptom?
Please kindly let me know about these questions and I will be happy to advise accordingly.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Answers to questions
The throbbing is mostly over my right ear but it does move to the back of my head
I do not feel it during exercises and maybe afterwards for a short period
It does throbbing before bedtime but does not interrupt my sleep
Not strong maybe 1_2
Have not taken any meds
No other symptoms like blurred vision or sob noted
I am on Warfarin andB/P meds
The throbbing is mostly over my right ear but it does move to the back of my head
I do not feel it during exercises and maybe afterwards for a short period
It does throbbing before bedtime but does not interrupt my sleep
Not strong maybe 1_2
Have not taken any meds
No other symptoms like blurred vision or sob noted
I am on Warfarin andB/P meds
Brief Answer:
Red flags to keep in mind for the headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for the follow-up question and the information provided.
I will give my opinion supported on the information I have.
-- The fact that it doesn't affect your sleep is a good sign. Although what I needed to know also is if the pain ever stops or is continuous.
If it is continuous then you need to worry about it and seek the help of a local neurologist.
If it comes and goes, and if it gets reliveed by normal analgesics like Ibuprofen, then it is a pain to not worry about. Try taking a painkiller,and if the pain is better then continue using them from time to time, as needed.
The fact that you dont have other symptoms is reassuring that it may be nothing serious. But still you will need a neurological exam so a doctor can check if you have tenderness around the ear while on touch (sometimes that type of headache can give loss of vision), if you have neurological signs that only a doctor can recognize.
So to summarize, my advise would be that you try using a painkiller and if better then perfect. If not better,check for tenderness around your ear and on the temples-if positive go imediately see a doctor. If not, wait for some time and if after 2 weeks the pain is not better, its again recommended to see a local doctor for the reasons mentioned above.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Red flags to keep in mind for the headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for the follow-up question and the information provided.
I will give my opinion supported on the information I have.
-- The fact that it doesn't affect your sleep is a good sign. Although what I needed to know also is if the pain ever stops or is continuous.
If it is continuous then you need to worry about it and seek the help of a local neurologist.
If it comes and goes, and if it gets reliveed by normal analgesics like Ibuprofen, then it is a pain to not worry about. Try taking a painkiller,and if the pain is better then continue using them from time to time, as needed.
The fact that you dont have other symptoms is reassuring that it may be nothing serious. But still you will need a neurological exam so a doctor can check if you have tenderness around the ear while on touch (sometimes that type of headache can give loss of vision), if you have neurological signs that only a doctor can recognize.
So to summarize, my advise would be that you try using a painkiller and if better then perfect. If not better,check for tenderness around your ear and on the temples-if positive go imediately see a doctor. If not, wait for some time and if after 2 weeks the pain is not better, its again recommended to see a local doctor for the reasons mentioned above.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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