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What Causes Sharp Shooting Pain On The Lower Side Of The Brain?
Question: I have a sharp pain starting in the lower right side of my brain/ and shooting up to top of head on the
right side. It lasts just a few seconds.. No blurring of vision except for the time the pain is there.
What causes it and what can I do to treat it? thank you >> CRO
right side. It lasts just a few seconds.. No blurring of vision except for the time the pain is there.
What causes it and what can I do to treat it? thank you >> CRO
Brief Answer:
Probably trigerminal neuralgia!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is often caused by trigerminal nerve affection. Treatment is often with anticonvulsant medications such as Carbamazepine. I'll suggest that you discuss this with your doctor for a script. If medications fail, then surgery would be considered.
I wish you a speedy recovery. Keep me posted on this !
Regards
Probably trigerminal neuralgia!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is often caused by trigerminal nerve affection. Treatment is often with anticonvulsant medications such as Carbamazepine. I'll suggest that you discuss this with your doctor for a script. If medications fail, then surgery would be considered.
I wish you a speedy recovery. Keep me posted on this !
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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