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What Causes Headache And Variation In Shape Of Skull?

Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2014

Question: Hi. Ive been worried I have a brain tumour for the last 5 weeks. My symptoms are, daily headaches, all over my head but there is an area on the top of my head slightly to the right that seems more obvious than the other locations. The pain is not debilitating but it is on and off throughout the course of the day. Sometimes there is an odd weighty sensation out of the blue. I have had a few dizzy spells too and mild myoclonic twitches/jerks often when I am falling asleep or when I over think it. I have seen quite a few doctors and a neurologist and all have put it down to stress and anxiety. Ive had bloods done, chest xray, eye test, neurological exams, urinalysis blood pressure and all have been clear but I havent had a ct or mri as none of the doctors feel it is necessary. I was coming around to the idea of anxiety being the causr and I thought the headaches were decreasing but then a few days ago I started feeling nausea and have had this on and off for the past three days. I do not have the headaches and nausea at the same time. A few weeks ago I got a little travel sickness on a couple of long journeys which I dont get very often. I know anxiety and stress can cause a variety of symptoms but can it really do things so specific? Pls give me your professional opinion as I am still worried. Many thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Relax, acetaminophen with domperidone

Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear XXXXXXX

I went through the query and understood your concern.

1. Be relaxed. Don't be in anxiety or in panic situation.

The skull size wont be affected in brain tumor and the variation in shape of skull is most common >90% of people.

All the investigations are normal and specifically eye examination, neurological examinations and BP are normal. This suggests that your brain is devoid of any lesions and will be normal.

In any space occupying lesions like tumor or any other lesions, there won't be nausea but only vomiting. So With all these I assure you that there won't be any lesions that is putting prssure on normal brain.

With all your explanation, just get checked for your calcium level once and follow relaxation techniques. Some times due to sedentary life style these features can develop. So spend 1hour of every day in out door activities, spend more time in some physical activities. Take plenty of water, good hydration and have nutritious food.

For head ache with nausea, the cause may be cluster head ache or migraine. These may affect you. To prevent them you can take
1. For head ache acetaminophen 1000mg and domperidone for nausea
2. Good hydration
3. Physical activities
4. Sound sleep for 8 hours a day
5. Follow relaxation techniques

These will help you.

I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries and I will be glad to answer them.

Wish you good health.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Lohit K (17 minutes later)

Hi and thank you for your reply. Im just worried I didnt explain what I meant very well, when I say that there is an area on the top right of my head I meant the way it feels within my skull and not the way it feels to touch. Its more a sensation of a moving weight within the skull , for example when I move my head alot, or move my head suddenly. I know this is a funny way to describe the sensation but its almost like an egg moving within one area inside my skull. Sorry that I did not describe it well.

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
be relaxed. normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear,

thanks for the explanation.

Our brain will be maintained in a fluid state therefore for any movement there will be a a movement of our brain. This is a normal phenomenon.

The brain acts as a master controller so if there is any movement or slight pressure changes in brain then the organs or the functions controlled by that part will be affected and hence there will be associated features.

So since you don't have any other features, no need to worry for it. Be relaxed.
If you still think that there is something then get done one plain CT scan brain just to ruleout any ptoblem and for you anxiety.

I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Lohit K (37 minutes later)

Many thanks for the info and putting my mind at ease. XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Its my pleasure.
Be relaxed and feel free to ask if you have any queries or if any information.

I wish you and your family a very happy life and good health.

Regards

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