What Casues Pressing Pain In Head?

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

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Question : Hello Doctor - I am 42 years old , and for the last few months I am observing a pressing pain in my head. the pain occurs everytime in different places, lasts for 10 seconds and stops. I also observed this is usually coming before and during my periods. It stays for few days post periods and goes away. This is not a headache,..but a very different pain, which is painful and annoying. as if something is getting pressed inside.
I am taking thyroid tabs ( 175mg) . Please suggest and Is it a worry thing ..Regards XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

According to your given information, it is mostly suggestive of Primary Stabbing Headache or Ice Pick headache.

This type of headache comes and goes too quickly to take anything. It may recur throughout the day. It is commonly associated with migraine headache, hormonal imbalance, monthly period etc.

In this circumstance, I suggest you to consult with your Family Physician for clinical examination and eye check up. Some investigations like hormonal profile, blood Hb%, Sugar (PPBS), assessment of blood pressure, CT scan/ EEG etc may be required to confirm the diagnosis.

It is quite difficult to treat due to very short span of headache. However, some drugs like Indomethacin (Non-Steroid Anti-inflammatory Drug) can be given to treat the condition effectively. Supportive treatment may be required. Kindly, procure complete prescription from your doctor.

In addition, I suggest you to improve or change quality of life style through consuming healthy diet, drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, regular yoga or meditation in the morning, bathing twice daily, salt restriction in the 2nd half of period cycle, taking adequate sound sleep.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care of yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (8 minutes later)

Thanks for the reply doctor. I will get the tests done. But is it a cause of concern..do i have to worry about it..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NOT WORRISOME IN MOST CASES.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

Here, you need a complete clinical evaluation through examination and tests as mentioned to confirm the diagnosis.

In most cases, it is NOT worrisome and can be treated with painkiller or life style modification. You should avoid mental stress or tension in day to day activities.

Hope, I have answered your queries and it will be helpful to understand properly.

All the best and good luck. Kindly, close the discussion.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (3 minutes later)

Sure, thanks doctor. One more last question. I missed out telling you that
last few years, i get panic attacks once or twice evrymonth and also too much of anxiety. So is this all interlinked. ??

Thanks much.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CONSULT WITH PSYCHIATRIST ONCE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

Frequent panic attack or anxiety may be interlinked with this type of headache. I suggest to consult with Psychiatrist once regarding this. It will be worthwhile.

All the best and good luck. Kindly, close the discussion.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar