What Causes Pressure And Tightness In Head?

Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2014

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Mon, 20 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi

Earlier today i had a pop feeling from temple are of my right side head. Since then i have been worrying there is no pain or other symptom but i feel pressure and tightness in head? What could cause this issue? Please if you can help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pop feeling in the temple area can be due to a muscle twitch or a spasm. Since there is no pain or any other persistent symptoms it is not likely to be any serious issue. You can ignore it.
The pressure and tightness in the area can be due to anxiety. A light massage and a hot shower will help in relaxing the tense muscles and you will feel better.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (55 minutes later)

Thanks for the answer

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.

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