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Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Swollen Scalp That Is Painful

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Posted on Wed, 6 Apr 2022
Question: Since Yesterday afternoon, left side scalp swollen and it is aching. Can you please advice.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of migraine headache

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Possibility of migraine headache is likely with unilateral headache and some swelling.
Examination by a doctor is required to get clues regarding other possibilities.
Is there any nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity to light or sound?
Any previous such history?
Any head injury or loss of consciousness?
Take pain killer under prescription of a Neurologist for relief.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information.
Regards,
Dr. N. Kumar
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Swollen Scalp That Is Painful

Brief Answer: Possibility of migraine headache Detailed Answer: Hello, Possibility of migraine headache is likely with unilateral headache and some swelling. Examination by a doctor is required to get clues regarding other possibilities. Is there any nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity to light or sound? Any previous such history? Any head injury or loss of consciousness? Take pain killer under prescription of a Neurologist for relief. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards, Dr. N. Kumar Neurologist