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Are Sharp Pain On Right Side Of Upper Scalp A Cause For Concern?
Question: I rarely get headaches and have never had a migraine. About nine hours ago I started having intermittent sharp pains on right side of my upper scalp out of nowhere. When I touch my scalp it is very tender. I thought it would stop but it has continued into the evening. I am becoming very concerned.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. did similar complaint occur in past as well?
2. are you on any medication?
3. any history of recent trauma?
4. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, depression or other chronic illness?
5. any history of fever, swelling over face or scalp?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. did similar complaint occur in past as well?
2. are you on any medication?
3. any history of recent trauma?
4. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, depression or other chronic illness?
5. any history of fever, swelling over face or scalp?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
1. Vaguely remember one other time having similar symptoms but for a much more brief period of time
2. Meds: Montekulast (allergies), armour thyroid, progesterone, testosterone, biestrogen
3. No trauma other than hip replacement 12/10/15
4. Father developed diabetes late in life
5. No
6. Scalp very sore
2. Meds: Montekulast (allergies), armour thyroid, progesterone, testosterone, biestrogen
3. No trauma other than hip replacement 12/10/15
4. Father developed diabetes late in life
5. No
6. Scalp very sore
Brief Answer:
Could be stress headache v/s occipital neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Differential diagnosis in your case includes tension Headache, Occipital neuralgia & migraine. Soreness of scalp favors the possibility of neuralgia but in this case history should be chronic. We will first go with common cause management. If condition does not improves then we can proceed further to rule out other causes. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following measures:
- Acetaminophen thrice a day.
- Apply hot compression over head. It will give soothing effect.
- take adequate rest of 5-7 days.
- avoid performing sternous activity.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 1-2 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Could be stress headache v/s occipital neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Differential diagnosis in your case includes tension Headache, Occipital neuralgia & migraine. Soreness of scalp favors the possibility of neuralgia but in this case history should be chronic. We will first go with common cause management. If condition does not improves then we can proceed further to rule out other causes. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following measures:
- Acetaminophen thrice a day.
- Apply hot compression over head. It will give soothing effect.
- take adequate rest of 5-7 days.
- avoid performing sternous activity.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 1-2 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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