Could Fairly Frequent Head Pain Above Ear Be Due To Muscle Strain In Upper Neck And Back Or A Pinching A Nerve?

Posted on Sun, 13 May 2018

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Question : On and off fairly frequent head pain above ear. Matches description of a Migraine. have infrequently. usually disappears for a few months then reappears. Could this be cause by muscle strain in upper neck/back pinching a nerve.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow up with additional details

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone through your query. However, please follow up with additional details so that I can give you a definite answer.

-How long ago the symptoms started?
-Does the pain occur only on one side of head?
-What is the quality of pain -dull aching or throbbing?
-How long does the pain last?
-How frequent does the symptoms occur and what time of the day do you notice the symptoms more?
-Any recent history of head trauma?
- Have you noticed any particular triggering factors for the headache?
-Any nausea, vomiting,vision changes associated with headache?
-Any ear pain, decreased hearing or ear discharge?
- Have you noticed runny nose, blocked nose or allergy symptoms?
-Are you on any medications? If so, please provide a list of medications.
-Any neurological issues or other concerning symptoms?

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Dr.Lekshmi

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