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I Started Having A Pain And Pressure In My Left
Question: I started having a pain and pressure in my left temple area of my head extending back to above my ear and over and into my left eye .. it started over 2 weeks ago .. I own an insurance business and this is our very busy time of year .. I've had this pain before but never for this long of time .. I would say the pain is about a 4-5 on a scale of 10 .. but persistent
Brief Answer:
Brain imaging should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar, a neurologist, here to answer your query.
As the pain is located on one side and persistent, I would suggest that a brain imaging study( CT/MRI) should be done to rule out an intracranial pathology. I would further like to know if your pain is associated with vomiting sensation or not? Does it increase on exposure to sounds or bright lights?
I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Brain imaging should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar, a neurologist, here to answer your query.
As the pain is located on one side and persistent, I would suggest that a brain imaging study( CT/MRI) should be done to rule out an intracranial pathology. I would further like to know if your pain is associated with vomiting sensation or not? Does it increase on exposure to sounds or bright lights?
I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
No vomiting or dizziness … nor does it seem to be affected by light … maybe loud noise ??
I have noticed this sensation of pain / pressure in this area several times over the years .. but never lasted this long .. or was this intense … was hoping it was just tension related .. but there does seem to be a "weakness" in that area for some reason .. i'll make an appt for a scan .. thank you
I have noticed this sensation of pain / pressure in this area several times over the years .. but never lasted this long .. or was this intense … was hoping it was just tension related .. but there does seem to be a "weakness" in that area for some reason .. i'll make an appt for a scan .. thank you
Brief Answer:
Follow-up after scan.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.
As you said that the intensity and duration of headache has increased now, I suggest that its better to get a brain imaging scan. Please follow-up after the scan. I'll be glad to offer my further opinion based on that.
Hope that helps. If you have any further questions, I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.
you can ask a query directly to me anytime at-
https://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=69273
Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Follow-up after scan.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.
As you said that the intensity and duration of headache has increased now, I suggest that its better to get a brain imaging scan. Please follow-up after the scan. I'll be glad to offer my further opinion based on that.
Hope that helps. If you have any further questions, I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.
you can ask a query directly to me anytime at-
https://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=69273
Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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