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Hey. I Heard A Crack In My Head And It
Question: Hey. I heard a crack in my head and it felt like it came from the center of my head. It%E2%80%99s not the first time. And after I always get really anxious. Comes out of nowhere. Is that something to be concerned about?
it kinda sounds like when you crack a neck... except my neck was straight. it happened as i was talking loudly to someone in a load room.
can you hear an aneursym pop?
it kinda sounds like when you crack a neck... except my neck was straight. it happened as i was talking loudly to someone in a load room.
can you hear an aneursym pop?
Brief Answer:
stressful situation, alteration in blood pressure or else.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my clinical experience, feeling of hearing a crack in head may be
related to multiple causes as stressful situation, alteration in blood
pressure or else.
* An aneurysm pop will be felt usually, not actually heard.
Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. Is there associated spinning or vertigo sensation ?
2. History of high blood pressure ?
Awaiting for your response.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
stressful situation, alteration in blood pressure or else.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my clinical experience, feeling of hearing a crack in head may be
related to multiple causes as stressful situation, alteration in blood
pressure or else.
* An aneurysm pop will be felt usually, not actually heard.
Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. Is there associated spinning or vertigo sensation ?
2. History of high blood pressure ?
Awaiting for your response.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
1. no..: just pressure in my head but also very anxious.
2. no. only in stressful situations
2. no. only in stressful situations
Brief Answer:
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up.
* With further details, it narrates only non specific sensation related to
stress induced neuronal changes in transmitters of brain or simple muscle
stretch of various intensity involving forehead region.
* There is clear cut need of basic life style changes and modifications to
resolve the current issue and prevent future ones.
I would suggest following at this point
- Relieve yourself from panic of possible aneurysm.
- Involve in deep breathing exercises, meditations, YOGA on regular basis.
- Manage sound regular sleep of 6-7 hours.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol or abuse drugs ( if consuming ).
- Walking in fresh air and involvement of likelihood activities.
Hope this will clear your doubt.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Have a great day.
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up.
* With further details, it narrates only non specific sensation related to
stress induced neuronal changes in transmitters of brain or simple muscle
stretch of various intensity involving forehead region.
* There is clear cut need of basic life style changes and modifications to
resolve the current issue and prevent future ones.
I would suggest following at this point
- Relieve yourself from panic of possible aneurysm.
- Involve in deep breathing exercises, meditations, YOGA on regular basis.
- Manage sound regular sleep of 6-7 hours.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol or abuse drugs ( if consuming ).
- Walking in fresh air and involvement of likelihood activities.
Hope this will clear your doubt.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Have a great day.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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