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What Causes Left-sided Pain In Head?

Hi Doctor, I had twinges of pain on the left side of my head (near the top area) from yesterday morning. It happened all of a sudden. It s been better after last night s sleep, but it s still there now and then. I haven t been caught by any illness for about 2 years and I kept doing regular exercises--running, swimming, tennis etc. Not sure what s going on. Can you help me out? Best Regards, Claire
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, various possible issues can present
with left sided pain in head with relief after night sleep as

- tension headache
- migraine headache without aura
- others

* It requires further details of

- characteristics of pain as type, intensity, anatomical localisation
- associated nausea, vomiting
- vertigo if any
- neurological examination with ophthalmologist evaluation
- audiometry in selected cases

* If any of the reports are available, kindly share with me during follow up discussion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Left-sided Pain In Head?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, various possible issues can present with left sided pain in head with relief after night sleep as - tension headache - migraine headache without aura - others * It requires further details of - characteristics of pain as type, intensity, anatomical localisation - associated nausea, vomiting - vertigo if any - neurological examination with ophthalmologist evaluation - audiometry in selected cases * If any of the reports are available, kindly share with me during follow up discussion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel