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What Causes Pain On Right Side Of Head In A Diabetic Patient?
Question: I have been noticing small pains on my right side brain over my eyebrow, I am a diabetic What other causes could make it have small pains, sharp but do not last very long?
Brief Answer:
It could be random headache.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, that kind of pain you describe could be random headaches not related to Diabetes.
More information needed about pain characteristics in order to have a better understanding of your concerns.
How long lasts the pain is a very important information, eg. if it lasts 15 to 30 seconds few times a day, it is probably ice pick headache.
Other information eg. if pain is associated with congested nose and eye redness could be cluster headache, if any known sinusitis before, pain may be related to it.
High blood pressure can cause headaches too.
At your age, Migraine is less possible as cause.
So, if you like to share more information about your concerns, or have any clarification, I'll be happy to answer.
It could be random headache.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, that kind of pain you describe could be random headaches not related to Diabetes.
More information needed about pain characteristics in order to have a better understanding of your concerns.
How long lasts the pain is a very important information, eg. if it lasts 15 to 30 seconds few times a day, it is probably ice pick headache.
Other information eg. if pain is associated with congested nose and eye redness could be cluster headache, if any known sinusitis before, pain may be related to it.
High blood pressure can cause headaches too.
At your age, Migraine is less possible as cause.
So, if you like to share more information about your concerns, or have any clarification, I'll be happy to answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your help. the pain only last a few seconds, but I started noticing them in the last few weeks. I have just turned 60 yrs old and do have a primary doctor. It may be ice pick headache it was just I didn't want it be a sign of stroke coming on, since I live by myself and my dog. thank you again. XXXXXXX F XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
Best thing to do in preventing stroke is correct control of blood pressure.
If headaches last only few seconds, most probably it is ice pick one.
Best regards and wishing you good health.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
Best thing to do in preventing stroke is correct control of blood pressure.
If headaches last only few seconds, most probably it is ice pick one.
Best regards and wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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