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Had A Clicking In My Head. MRI Done, No Tumor. Have Slight Pain. Can This Be A Tumor?

I had a clicking in my left part of my head while walking sometimes, about 3 years ago. I had a MRI and itwas not a tumor. It might of been just something with my jaw or tmj because when I held my jaw shut together, the clicking sounds would stop. I recently just realized that when I cough I feel a slight pain for about a second in my left side of my head or near forehead. I've read some stuff online saying that it can be a tumor is this true. It only hurts for a second that I cough and I'm not sure how long it's been going on. I just noticed it today. I have no other symptoms.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. Having something unusual happen to you can be quite discomforting. I am glad you got an MRI brain done and no tumor was detected. The clicking in the left part of your head might be due to a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) misalignment. A lot of people have this kind of issue. If you have not other symptoms other than this clicking and some pain which may be related to the TMJ issue, I advise you to not be too concerned about it. However, if the pain gets worse, please consult a doctor.

I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Had A Clicking In My Head. MRI Done, No Tumor. Have Slight Pain. Can This Be A Tumor?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. Having something unusual happen to you can be quite discomforting. I am glad you got an MRI brain done and no tumor was detected. The clicking in the left part of your head might be due to a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) misalignment. A lot of people have this kind of issue. If you have not other symptoms other than this clicking and some pain which may be related to the TMJ issue, I advise you to not be too concerned about it. However, if the pain gets worse, please consult a doctor. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!