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Hi, I Have A Pain In The Right Side Of

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Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2020
Question: Hi, I have a pain in the right side of my head when I cough or sneeze. The pain doesn't last only when I strain. Could this be serious? Or maybe a tension headache, have felt quite stressed the last week iv had it?
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Hi, I have a pain in the right side of my head when I cough or sneeze. The pain doesn't last only when I strain. Could this be serious? Or maybe a tension headache, have felt quite stressed the last week iv had it?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Primary cough headache possible.

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

I think it can be primary cough headache. It is caused by sneezing, coughing or straining and may last for hours.
If you are suffering any respiratory tract infection such flu ,cold , bronchitis or sinuses infection such sinusitis you should get treated.
Sinusitis,sinus congestion and inflammation can be a cause of headache and also can give sneezing, blocked nose and cough. Treating them would make you feel better.
Avoiding straining is necessary in order not to experience the pain. Paracetamol and ibuprofen will help.
If you experience other symptoms such dizziness, imbalance,, vertigo, double vision you should get further medical attention
Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Primary cough headache possible.

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

I think it can be primary cough headache. It is caused by sneezing, coughing or straining and may last for hours.
If you are suffering any respiratory tract infection such flu ,cold , bronchitis or sinuses infection such sinusitis you should get treated.
Sinusitis,sinus congestion and inflammation can be a cause of headache and also can give sneezing, blocked nose and cough. Treating them would make you feel better.
Avoiding straining is necessary in order not to experience the pain. Paracetamol and ibuprofen will help.
If you experience other symptoms such dizziness, imbalance,, vertigo, double vision you should get further medical attention
Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)
So you don't think its serious? Like a aneurysm or brain tumour?
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
So you don't think its serious? Like a aneurysm or brain tumour?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I don't think this is that serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I don't think you may have aneurism or brain tumor since you are not having any other signs such double vision, vision changes, dizziness,loss of balance etc.
I don't think you may need to do a brain MRI.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
I don't think this is that serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I don't think you may have aneurism or brain tumor since you are not having any other signs such double vision, vision changes, dizziness,loss of balance etc.
I don't think you may need to do a brain MRI.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Ok thanks, how much longer shall I leave it before I go gp?
Could it be anything else but a cough headache?
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Ok thanks, how much longer shall I leave it before I go gp?
Could it be anything else but a cough headache?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Wait and see for 4 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
I think it can be with cough headache or sinusitis.
You can wait and see for at least 4 weeks.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Wait and see for 4 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
I think it can be with cough headache or sinusitis.
You can wait and see for at least 4 weeks.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Ok thanks.
So you don't think its serious and should see a doctor?
What other signs should I be looking out for If something serious?
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Ok thanks.
So you don't think its serious and should see a doctor?
What other signs should I be looking out for If something serious?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
See details below.

Detailed Answer:
I don't think you may need to visit a doctor right now. I think you better get treated if you have signs of sinusitis or respiratory tract infection,wait and see for at least 4 weeks.
If you develop blurred vision, double vision, dizziness loss of balance you may need to do a MRI of brain.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
See details below.

Detailed Answer:
I don't think you may need to visit a doctor right now. I think you better get treated if you have signs of sinusitis or respiratory tract infection,wait and see for at least 4 weeks.
If you develop blurred vision, double vision, dizziness loss of balance you may need to do a MRI of brain.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Hi, I Have A Pain In The Right Side Of

Hi, I have a pain in the right side of my head when I cough or sneeze. The pain doesn't last only when I strain. Could this be serious? Or maybe a tension headache, have felt quite stressed the last week iv had it?