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Sharp Instant Pain In Eye And Headache For A Minute Long. Reason?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Jul 2012
Question: sharp instant pain in eye , then headache, lasted about one minute
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (40 minutes later)
Hi there.

You have provided with good information and I appreciate it. In order to guide you appropriately, I will need a few more details regarding your problem, so please answer the following questions in as much detail as possible.

Since when are you having these headaches ?

What aggravates and relieves these attacks ?

Do you get pain in one or both eyes ?

Is there any visual disturbance like blurred vision, dizziness, eye itching, eye discharge, eye redness, nausea or vomiting ?

Are you on any medication ?

Have your eyes been tested for refractive error and other ocular examination recently ?

Any medical history like diabetes, hypertension ?

According to your history, many possible causes exist for this clinical picture like glaucoma, conjunctivitis, migraine, cavernous sinus thrombosis, muscle spasms etc.

It is important to present with a complete history in order for a proper diagnosis to be achieved.

It is imperative t get examined by your Ophthalmologist and possibly your Neurologist for the right diagnosis and management to help in possible cure and prevent complications.

You may take Paracetamol or Acetaminophen under medical supervision for relief from your headaches.

Eat healthy. Keep well hydrated. Exercise moderately daily. Get 6-8 hours of sleep daily.

I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Wishing speedy recovery.

Regards,




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Sharp Instant Pain In Eye And Headache For A Minute Long. Reason?

Hi there.

You have provided with good information and I appreciate it. In order to guide you appropriately, I will need a few more details regarding your problem, so please answer the following questions in as much detail as possible.

Since when are you having these headaches ?

What aggravates and relieves these attacks ?

Do you get pain in one or both eyes ?

Is there any visual disturbance like blurred vision, dizziness, eye itching, eye discharge, eye redness, nausea or vomiting ?

Are you on any medication ?

Have your eyes been tested for refractive error and other ocular examination recently ?

Any medical history like diabetes, hypertension ?

According to your history, many possible causes exist for this clinical picture like glaucoma, conjunctivitis, migraine, cavernous sinus thrombosis, muscle spasms etc.

It is important to present with a complete history in order for a proper diagnosis to be achieved.

It is imperative t get examined by your Ophthalmologist and possibly your Neurologist for the right diagnosis and management to help in possible cure and prevent complications.

You may take Paracetamol or Acetaminophen under medical supervision for relief from your headaches.

Eat healthy. Keep well hydrated. Exercise moderately daily. Get 6-8 hours of sleep daily.

I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Wishing speedy recovery.

Regards,