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Painful Indentation On Head Above The Bone Leading To Ear, Sharp Pain Through The Left Side Of Head. History Of MS And Chronic Migraine. Concerning?
I just found an indentation on the back left side of my head above the bone that leads to the ear and is painful to touch. I have ms and chronic migraines. Lately my head has been in pain constantly. I called my nuero but am really scared right now. It was not there earlier when I took a shower. It sends sharp pains through the left side of my head. It's not on the right side either.
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
The indentation on side of the head may be due to some kind of trauma.
Is there any history of trauma to the head in recent past?
Onset of through out the left side of the head after taking shower suggests cluster headache.
You need to visit your neurologist for clinical examination and relevant investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The indentation on side of the head may be due to some kind of trauma.
Is there any history of trauma to the head in recent past?
Onset of through out the left side of the head after taking shower suggests cluster headache.
You need to visit your neurologist for clinical examination and relevant investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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