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What Causes Left-sided Dull Pain At Base Of Head While Sleeping?

Can you tell me what is going on when sleeping at night I sometimes awake with a dull pain at the base of my head on the left side. If I pull my head backwards it prevents me from straightening it out and flexing forward, at the same time experiencing back pain.
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have left-sided dull pain at base of head while sleeping . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like tension headaches , muscle tension , injury in upper tension , cervical spondolysis , occipital Neuralgia , migraine , brain Tumor and stroke . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may refer you to cardiologist in case the symptoms points towards stroke . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Left-sided Dull Pain At Base Of Head While Sleeping?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have left-sided dull pain at base of head while sleeping . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like tension headaches , muscle tension , injury in upper tension , cervical spondolysis , occipital Neuralgia , migraine , brain Tumor and stroke . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may refer you to cardiologist in case the symptoms points towards stroke . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari