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Sudden Sharp Intermittent Pain In The Head. Need Immediate Medical Attention?

I am experiencing sudden, sharp, intermittent pain in the upper right side of the back of my head. Very severe but lasts just a few seconds, then it recurs. The scalp area feels mildly sensitive to touch. I have absolutely no history of this, but the oddness and pain of it causes me concern. I am a 66 yr-old male, retired university dean, who is very active physically--long-distance swimming (swam 6.6 miles to celebrate my birthday last month), triathlon, regular running ans cycling. My question is, should I be concerned? Should I seek medical consultation immediately?
Thu, 30 May 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of neuralgic pain. This needs evaluation by a neurologist. However, you can see him routinely, and there is no need to go to ER.
However, if the headache worsens, or if you have vomiting, then you may go to the ER.
Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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Sudden Sharp Intermittent Pain In The Head. Need Immediate Medical Attention?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of neuralgic pain. This needs evaluation by a neurologist. However, you can see him routinely, and there is no need to go to ER. However, if the headache worsens, or if you have vomiting, then you may go to the ER. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com