Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain At The Back Of The Head

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2015

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Wed, 29 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : Sharp pain on the back if my head where I have a raised mole

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

First there is need for clarifications about your concerns;
-the mole increased in size recently?
-any secretions from the mole?
-from how long do you feel the pain?
-is the mole hard or soft to touch?

Awaiting for more information....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

I'm not sure the mole has been there for so long I don't realise it as its on the back of my head and there are no secretions and the pain is intermittent, comes and goes for short periods

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Definite solution is the surgical excision of the mole.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the clarifications.

Probably the mole is compressing one of the nerves that supply the scalp, and this is causing the pain.

NSAID drugs (Ibuprofen 400mg eg. when in pain, not more than 1200 mg/day) should help improve the pain.

Definite solution is the surgical excision of the mole using local anesthesia.

These issues should be discussed with your primary care Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar