Suggest Treatment For Pain On The Right Side Of My Head

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015

Question: I have had a headache and pain on the right side of my head all day. I had cataract surgery a week ago and need to have it in the right side (where the pain is). Is this something I should go to the emergency with? I also have a sinus problem.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Visit to emergency room is not required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.

Headache and pain in the right side of the head is probably related to your sinus problem.
If the operated eye is fine with good vision and no redness, then no need to be worried. It is better to avoid surgery for other eye till these symptoms are relieved.

No need to go to emergency consultation now but you need to visit your doctor for examination to confirm the diagnosis of sinusitis and treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (9 minutes later)

Thank you. Did you by chance get the information abut my medical history? I am new to this so it actually created a second question because I lost the first. Here is the additional information, just in case it is important.

Medical History
I have had a pulmonary embolism (unknown cause) but am on Warfarin. Overweight. I have pre- diabetes with an A1C of 7.0; high blood pressure under control 100/70 (last check)

Current Medications
Warfarin, Metformin, Lipitor Atenolol, Lisinopril, Omeprazole Sertralilne; Ketorolac, Prednisolone. (finished Vigamox)

Known Allergies
Penicillin

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Headache is because of sinusitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

I reviewed your medical history.
Since you are on treatment with warfarin.... the condition is unlikely to recur or cause compilations.
The headache appears to be because of sinus related problem.
Hence I advice you to consult your ENT doctor for examination and treatment for sinusitis.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (3 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. Dadapeer. I feel much more relieved. I think I will go to bed now. Have a great day.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to me on Health care Magic

With regards

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