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What Causes Severe Pain On The Left Side Of The Head?

I am 48 Years of Age, 17 years ago I had a minor stroke, did a scan found I had an AVM. I suffer excruciating pains on the left side of my head that lasted 4 to 5 days for years now. Last night I was having one the headaches and I used peppermint oil to smell and ice the area. Today a I am experiencing a painful lump on the left side of the head above my ear. What should I do?
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Hi,

Make sure you skin in the area is not red or swollen. If there is no swelling or redness then the lump may be just a strained muscle and rarely a lymphnode.
In any case it is recommended to observe the lump for a week and meanwhile use some antiinflammatiories (ibuprofen 6000 mg every 8 hours after some food) combined with paracetamol 500 mg every 8 hours and cold compresses (some patients feel better with warm compresses, you can try to find which brings relief to you).

If no improvement in a 4-5 days or any worsening (the tender area spreads or there is redness and swelling), or any new symptoms, please see your doctor.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,

Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain On The Left Side Of The Head?

Hi, Make sure you skin in the area is not red or swollen. If there is no swelling or redness then the lump may be just a strained muscle and rarely a lymphnode. In any case it is recommended to observe the lump for a week and meanwhile use some antiinflammatiories (ibuprofen 6000 mg every 8 hours after some food) combined with paracetamol 500 mg every 8 hours and cold compresses (some patients feel better with warm compresses, you can try to find which brings relief to you). If no improvement in a 4-5 days or any worsening (the tender area spreads or there is redness and swelling), or any new symptoms, please see your doctor. I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician