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Hi, I Have A Pain In The Right Side Of
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?
Have no other symptoms. Feel a little snotty last couple of days but that's it. Had for around a week now?
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 this can be related to primary cough headache. It can be caused by coughing, sneezing or straining.
Having a respiratory tract infection , cold,flu sinusitis can make it happen.
If you are having any of the infections I mentioned you should get treated.
I don't think this is serious because you don't have other symptoms like blurred vision, double vision , dizziness or imbalance.
If you experience any of these symptoms an MRI is needed.
Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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 this can be related to primary cough headache. It can be caused by coughing, sneezing or straining.
Having a respiratory tract infection , cold,flu sinusitis can make it happen.
If you are having any of the infections I mentioned you should get treated.
I don't think this is serious because you don't have other symptoms like blurred vision, double vision , dizziness or imbalance.
If you experience any of these symptoms an MRI is needed.
Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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