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I Have A Terrible Headache, A Pounding Behind My Left
Question: I have a terrible headache, a pounding behind my left ear. My BP is 180/118
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor!
I understand your concern and would explain that your headache could be related to the high blood pressure values.
An inner ear infection can lead to pounding headache in this region, but as your blood pressure values are high, and this is a more frequent cause of headache. or this reason, the first thing to do is trying to normalize your blood pressure values.
In this regard I would recommend taking 25mg Captopril sublingually.
Having some rest and taking a glass of lemon juice can help too.
If this doesn't help and your high blood pressure values or the headache persists, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests ( a resting ECG, complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests). A brain CT scan may be necessary.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards ,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor!
I understand your concern and would explain that your headache could be related to the high blood pressure values.
An inner ear infection can lead to pounding headache in this region, but as your blood pressure values are high, and this is a more frequent cause of headache. or this reason, the first thing to do is trying to normalize your blood pressure values.
In this regard I would recommend taking 25mg Captopril sublingually.
Having some rest and taking a glass of lemon juice can help too.
If this doesn't help and your high blood pressure values or the headache persists, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests ( a resting ECG, complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests). A brain CT scan may be necessary.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards ,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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