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What Causes Heavy Headache And Throbbing Sensation In Ear?
Question: Hi...I am having pain and pressure in the back of my head...when I bend my head forward I feel it in my ears. It started last night and it feels worse today...I have taken advil and sudafed but I am very uncomfortable. I am also snowed in at the moment and can't get to a dr. I would appreciate any insight or ideas. Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Take pain killers and rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The headache most probably is migraine with heaviness, throbbing sensation increasing on stooping forward.
It may also be associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, irritability.
You can take pain killers again after 8-10 hours of first dose.
Take rest and get sleep. Most headache attacks abort with sleep. Some if persist wanes in a day or too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take pain killers and rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The headache most probably is migraine with heaviness, throbbing sensation increasing on stooping forward.
It may also be associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, irritability.
You can take pain killers again after 8-10 hours of first dose.
Take rest and get sleep. Most headache attacks abort with sleep. Some if persist wanes in a day or too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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