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Pain In Head When Laughing, Coughing Or Bending Over. Cause For Concern?

Hi there I m 27 and in great health otherwise, but for the last few days I ve been having a pain in the right side of my head (feels deep..like in my brain or something). It happens when I laugh, cough , bend over etc. I m wondering if this is a cause for concern or what it could possible be from. Thanks! YYYY@YYYY
posted on Mon, 26 Nov 2012
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Based on the description, I suspect that you could be having COUGH HEADACHE which usually results from increases intracranial pressure during coughing causing headache.

The other possibility is a SINUS INFECTION, for which an xray of the PNS or a CT scan will establish the diagnosis. Based on the severity of involvement a course of an Antibiotic along with antiinflammatory agent or a surgical drainage may be indicated.

So, a detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed for further management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Pain In Head When Laughing, Coughing Or Bending Over. Cause For Concern?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Based on the description, I suspect that you could be having COUGH HEADACHE which usually results from increases intracranial pressure during coughing causing headache. The other possibility is a SINUS INFECTION, for which an xray of the PNS or a CT scan will establish the diagnosis. Based on the severity of involvement a course of an Antibiotic along with antiinflammatory agent or a surgical drainage may be indicated. So, a detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed for further management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day