I Have A Pressure Headache On The Top Left Side

Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 2018

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Question : I have a pressure headache on the top left side of my head. if I push on it and or lay straight back on my head it activates it. I've had it for over a week now. what could that be???

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

I have a pressure headache on the top left side of my head. if I push on it and or lay straight back on my head it activates it. I've had it for over a week now. what could that be???

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cervicogenic headache.

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

The headache when you lay down and on one side of head is cervicogenic headache. It may be caused by any issue if the cervical spine like arthritis, spondylitis or herniated disc.
You should do an xray to see the conditions in spine vertebraes.
You can use ibuprofen or any other painkiller.
Also can use muscle relaxants.
Also physical therapy as recommended by your doctor.
Also massage may help you. Visit a chiropractor.
Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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