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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Pain In Head?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Question: My wife is suffering with acute spot pain since yesterday on left side of head at the top behind ears...there is no injury there...initially it was around the spot..but now it subsidized to that spot..now only when she touches that spot it pains..it started from yesterday night..please suggest the reason and medication
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely muscle tension headache.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your wife's symptoms. First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about her pain.

The most likely cause of her pain is muscle tension headache.

As of now, she can take etoricoxib tablets for pain relief.

I hope it helps.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Pain In Head?

Brief Answer: Most likely muscle tension headache. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your wife's symptoms. First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about her pain. The most likely cause of her pain is muscle tension headache. As of now, she can take etoricoxib tablets for pain relief. I hope it helps. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist