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What Causes Sharp Pain Above Left Eye?
Question: I have a sharp pain about 4 inches above left eye where head starts curving it is also painful to the touch any ideas on what this could be
Brief Answer:
Possible sinusitis related headache.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
More information needed about your symptoms such:
- duration of pain
- worsening and relieving factors
- association with other symptoms such nausea
- any drugs used?
Possible conditions that may cause your head pain are:
- sinusitis related headaches
- cluster headaches
- trauma to that area
If you feel other symptoms such stuffed nose, fever, etc. most probably your pain is related to sinusitis.
A sinuses x-rays is needed to evaluate this possibility.
Use of OTC drugs ( Paracetamol, Ibprofen) should improve the symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Take care.
Possible sinusitis related headache.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
More information needed about your symptoms such:
- duration of pain
- worsening and relieving factors
- association with other symptoms such nausea
- any drugs used?
Possible conditions that may cause your head pain are:
- sinusitis related headaches
- cluster headaches
- trauma to that area
If you feel other symptoms such stuffed nose, fever, etc. most probably your pain is related to sinusitis.
A sinuses x-rays is needed to evaluate this possibility.
Use of OTC drugs ( Paracetamol, Ibprofen) should improve the symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Take care.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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