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What Casues Sharp Pain On Forehead?
thankyou for this.......I was surprised to see this service pop up, when I was searching for info.....most grateful.... over the last 2 days I have been getting sharp pain across the front of my head...I have never had this sort of complaint before...I am 53 yrs old woman...
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Dr. Aida Quka,
Neurologist's Response
Neurologist's Response
Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a trigeminal neuralgia, which is caused by an irritation of the trigeminal nerve, across it ophthalmic branch.
Most of the cases the cause is not found, but further tests are needed to exclude some intracranial lesions causing this clinical scenario.
I recommend you to consult with a neurologist, have routine blood tests.
A brain MRI scan may be needed to exclude a possible intracranial lesion.
Hope to have been helpful!
Greetings! Dr. Aida
I read your question and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a trigeminal neuralgia, which is caused by an irritation of the trigeminal nerve, across it ophthalmic branch.
Most of the cases the cause is not found, but further tests are needed to exclude some intracranial lesions causing this clinical scenario.
I recommend you to consult with a neurologist, have routine blood tests.
A brain MRI scan may be needed to exclude a possible intracranial lesion.
Hope to have been helpful!
Greetings! Dr. Aida
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