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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Forehead?
Question: hi doc my name is XXXXXXX I have had a small cold, I did not sleep that good last night woke tired, and I got a sharp pain on my left forehead on top of my eye brow , for like 2 second, know my head and neck hurt, back hurts, I feel small pain in my chest , with gasses
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sometimes when we sleep poorly, our whole body is off and we can have aches and pains. I wonder if the pain in your forehead might be related to sinus pressure. Have you ever had anything like it before?
Without examining you it is hard to say exactly what is going on, but it is likely that after a better night's sleep, these aches and pains will resolve.
The gassy pain may be from a virus, or it may be due to stomach irritation from Advil. Be sure to take Advil only after you have food in your stomach. You may want to switch to Tylenol which has less likelihood of stomach upset type symptoms.
If the headache becomes more severe, or if you have any neurological symptoms such as weakness or numbness of a particular area of the body, difficulty talking, other other such symptoms, then do go in to be seen promptly. Also, if bending your neck or back cause severe pain, then do go in. But I don't think any of this is going to happen. I think you will feel overall somewhat better tomorrow.
For now, rest as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids.
Some information
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sometimes when we sleep poorly, our whole body is off and we can have aches and pains. I wonder if the pain in your forehead might be related to sinus pressure. Have you ever had anything like it before?
Without examining you it is hard to say exactly what is going on, but it is likely that after a better night's sleep, these aches and pains will resolve.
The gassy pain may be from a virus, or it may be due to stomach irritation from Advil. Be sure to take Advil only after you have food in your stomach. You may want to switch to Tylenol which has less likelihood of stomach upset type symptoms.
If the headache becomes more severe, or if you have any neurological symptoms such as weakness or numbness of a particular area of the body, difficulty talking, other other such symptoms, then do go in to be seen promptly. Also, if bending your neck or back cause severe pain, then do go in. But I don't think any of this is going to happen. I think you will feel overall somewhat better tomorrow.
For now, rest as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids.
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