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What Causes Sharp Pain In Back After An Episode Of Dizziness?

I WOKE UP ABOUT A WEEK AGO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH THE ROOM SPINNING. I COULDN T WALK TO THE RESTROOM BUT FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO THROW UP. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY MAKE MY WAY INTO THE RESTROOM AND GOT SICK A LITTLE. EVER SINCE THAT DAY I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A SHARP SHOOTING PAIN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BACK OF MY HEAD. IT COMES AND GOES ALL DAY LONG. WHAT COULD THIS BE?
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
There is possibility of transient ischemic episode leading to pain in your head.
You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters.

Another probability is due to compression of this nerve root there is pain around head.
You may require MRI brain and spine.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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What Causes Sharp Pain In Back After An Episode Of Dizziness?

Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of transient ischemic episode leading to pain in your head. You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters. Another probability is due to compression of this nerve root there is pain around head. You may require MRI brain and spine. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care