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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Right Side Of The Head?

I have a sharp pain on the right side of my head about 2 inches above my ear. I get frequent migraines but this is much different. It feels my something is tightening in my brain and then releasing. It will last for about 2 seconds. The pain continues to come back about 5 to 7 times within a hour. It is like a sudden pulse.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hi

I understand your concern.

You need to investigate yourself.

Do you have vision difficulty?
Do you have problem in walking?

If yes then

1st thing is require is fundas examination.

It will shows any papillodeama that suggest raise in interracial tension.
MRI brain will helpful to rule out any pressure producing lesion or space occupying lesions.


If all report come normal then we have to think about migraine associated with tension type headache for which tab amitryptiline 25 mg is very beneficial.

But go for reports 1st then consult neurologist if require.

Thank you.






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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Right Side Of The Head?

Hi I understand your concern. You need to investigate yourself. Do you have vision difficulty? Do you have problem in walking? If yes then 1st thing is require is fundas examination. It will shows any papillodeama that suggest raise in interracial tension. MRI brain will helpful to rule out any pressure producing lesion or space occupying lesions. If all report come normal then we have to think about migraine associated with tension type headache for which tab amitryptiline 25 mg is very beneficial. But go for reports 1st then consult neurologist if require. Thank you.