What Causes Sharp Shooting Pain On The Lower Side Of The Brain?

Posted on Sat, 24 Dec 2016

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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

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (-3 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee