What Could Cause A Mild Headache At The Back, Towards The Left Side Of My Head?

Posted on Mon, 5 Feb 2024

Question: for the past day I've had a mild headache on the back left side of my head. it feels like someone is pushing one of their fingers moderately hard into my scalp. the pain feels like it is between my skin and skull. also it looks like my right eye is different than my left. please advise.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide a few more details and take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and the attachments.
I understand your concern.

A headache at this age may be most likely primary headache like a migraine or tension-type.
The possibility of a unilateral headache to be a migraine is more.

Any associated vomiting, sensitivity to light or sounds?
Any stress or sleep deprivation?
Could you please clarify what do you mean by different eyes?

You can take prescription based medications like Amitriptyline at bedtime for relief.
Painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen can be taken for acute pain relief.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (42 minutes later)

no vomiting, light or sound sensitivity, sleep deprivation or stress. in the pictures it looks like my left eye is dropping.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Mild asymmetric eyes may be normal.
Any deviation from the previous status needs evaluation by a neurologist.
Brain MRI with angiography may be required to rule out an aneurysm or bleeding.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee