What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Head?

Posted on Mon, 21 Mar 2016

Question: I get a sharp pain about a finger tip size on the left side of my head

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of primary headache

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Small localised area of headache is called as numular headache.
Is there any vomiting nausea, sleep disturbances, sensitivity to light or sound.
Duration of headache?
Any releiving factors?
Any head injury?
Any medications being taken?
Provide these details as well for diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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