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What Does A Headache On The Left Side Of The Head Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017

Question: i have head ache on left side of head. Any time I belch or yarn it seems like an pulsating feeli n g around head. Feel like swimmers ear but doctor said no wax build up

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment and prevention as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
There is possibility of migraine headache.
You should take timely breakfast and lunch.
Avoid fasting, excessive tea or coffee or chocolates.
Pain killers like aceclofenac or naproxen can be taken for relief.
Prophylaxis medications like amitriptyline or flunarizine or divalproate or topiramate can be taken if episodes are frequent.
Get examined and investigated by a neurologist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)

i only feel the pulsatingpressure and ear aching only when i yarn or belch inside .

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get blood pressure measured

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the headache is only episodic and transient then nothing to worry.
Treatment like flunarizine can be taken.
Get blood pressure measured too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D