Hello, Have A Sharp Pain In Head When I Cough

Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2020

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Question : Hello, have a sharp pain in head when I cough or sneeze. I have visited my gp. He did some sensory tests on me, everything was fine...
He has put it down to a virus??
Would you agree with this?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a viral infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I agree with this. Virosis or flu usually causes headache. The fact that you have been sneezing and coughing it can be a viral respiratory infection .
Also sinusitis or inflammation of nasal sinuses can cause the headache mainly while sneezing or coughing.
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be helpful.
You may feel better in 3 to 5 days.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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