Back Of Head Hurts While Breathing. What Could This Be?

Posted on Sat, 13 Oct 2012

Question: Hi every time I breathe the back right hand side of my head hurts what could ths be

Answered by Dr. Aparna Kohli (3 hours later)

Hello XXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
To be able to help you better, I would need some more information. Kindly oblige.
a. Since when do you have this pain in your head?
b. Is the pain increased by anything else like sleep deprivation, anxiety, emotional distress, stress or anything else that you may have noticed?
c. Are you currently receiving any medication?
d. Is there any pain in your chest or fever or cough?
e. Do you have any other issues that you think could be relevant?
f. Have you had any such episodes in the past?

Once we have these details, I'll be in a better position to help you.
Awaiting your reply
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar