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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Left Side Of The Head?
I m a 54 year old female, physically active (exercise daily and take vitamin supplements), don t smoke and rarely drink (maybe one margarita a month). I live in Northeast Florida, since 2016, moved from Idaho. I ve been experiencing sharp, sporatic pain on the left part of my head, right above my ear but not in my ear. It s extremely painful, coming every 30 seconds or so. I ve never experienced this before.
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Hi,
Most probably it’s a non-specific headache and will settle by itself. Other possibilities are a migraine and cluster headache.
As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for symptomatic relief.
If a headache persists better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Most probably it’s a non-specific headache and will settle by itself. Other possibilities are a migraine and cluster headache.
As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for symptomatic relief.
If a headache persists better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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