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Suggest Treatment For Burning Pain And Discomfort On Left Side Of Head
Posted on
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Question : My daughter is complaining of a burning pain and discomfort on the left side or her head starting above the ear and traveling up to the top of her head. She has tried taking asprin and panadol to no affect. This pain comes and goes.. at times it is more of a sensation then constant burning.. she is getting very depressed by the on then off again condition.. this has now been happening for about 5 weeks.
Can you help she has appointment with her Dr on Thursday this week. Thank you XXXX
Can you help she has appointment with her Dr on Thursday this week. Thank you XXXX
Brief Answer:
Occipital neuralgia should be considered as a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, occipital neuralgia should be evaluated as a possible condition that may cause your doughter's symptoms.
This condition is related to damaged upper cervical nerves that supply back and top of the head.
Possible causes of that nerve damage may be compression of the nerve during its way, peripheral neuropathy etc.
The diagnosis should be clear after clinical examination by a Neurologist, imaging studies ( MRI, x-rays of the neck ), and nerve conduction study.
Treatment, at first stages, consists on rest, antineuralgic drugs ( Gabapentin, Amytriptiline, NSAID drugs ), and physical therapy.
These issues should be discussed with your doughter's Doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Occipital neuralgia should be considered as a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, occipital neuralgia should be evaluated as a possible condition that may cause your doughter's symptoms.
This condition is related to damaged upper cervical nerves that supply back and top of the head.
Possible causes of that nerve damage may be compression of the nerve during its way, peripheral neuropathy etc.
The diagnosis should be clear after clinical examination by a Neurologist, imaging studies ( MRI, x-rays of the neck ), and nerve conduction study.
Treatment, at first stages, consists on rest, antineuralgic drugs ( Gabapentin, Amytriptiline, NSAID drugs ), and physical therapy.
These issues should be discussed with your doughter's Doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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