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What Causes Throbbing Pain On The Right Side Of Head Radiating Towards Ear?
Hello last night I had this bad throbbing pain on the right side of my head which then traveled to my ear and then to my eye and my neck....the pain was really bad I couldn t sit up nor move....then my eyes kept blinking non stop. I would liketo know what wrong. This isnt the first time it happened.
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Hi dear ,
The symptoms you mention in query are occurring probably due to a condition known as occipital neuralgia . The condition occurs when one or more of your occipital nerves gets damaged or becomes aggravated. The cause of this aggravation can be as simple as tight muscles, or as serious as pressure being put on the nerve by a tumor. Localized inflammation or infection, gout, diabetes, blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis), and frequent lengthy periods of keeping the head in a downward and forward position are also associated with occipital neuralgia. I would suggest you to start warm compresses, massage, and physical therapy and consult neurologist for proper diagnosis and rule out other conditions like trigeminal neuralgia . Doctor may prescribe Anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxers, such as baclofen , Antiepileptic drugs ( carbamazepine ) . In some cases occipital nerve blocks will also be the treatment options .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
The symptoms you mention in query are occurring probably due to a condition known as occipital neuralgia . The condition occurs when one or more of your occipital nerves gets damaged or becomes aggravated. The cause of this aggravation can be as simple as tight muscles, or as serious as pressure being put on the nerve by a tumor. Localized inflammation or infection, gout, diabetes, blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis), and frequent lengthy periods of keeping the head in a downward and forward position are also associated with occipital neuralgia. I would suggest you to start warm compresses, massage, and physical therapy and consult neurologist for proper diagnosis and rule out other conditions like trigeminal neuralgia . Doctor may prescribe Anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxers, such as baclofen , Antiepileptic drugs ( carbamazepine ) . In some cases occipital nerve blocks will also be the treatment options .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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