What Causes Recurring Pain In The Right Side Of Head?

Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014

Question: I have a recurring pain on the right side of my head for the past 3-4 days. Two tylenol will make it go away for about 6-8 hours, then it comes back. I call it "pinging" because it's intermittent, short but painful. Is this a type of migraine?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely it is migraine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms. The most likely cause in your case could be a migraine. You can continue Tylenol for now.

However, if the headache continues beyond a week, it may be better to get a brain scan done to exclude other causes of headache, especially ischemia (lack of blood flow to brain).

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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