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What Causes Sore Spot At Base Of Skull On Right Side And Headache?
Question: Last night I noticed a very sore spot at the base of my skull on the right side. This morning, I have a terrible headache, mostly behind my eyes, and the sore spot now feels swollen. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Not likely to be related to the brain.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
From what you refer there are no other accompanying signs such as vomiting, weakness of the limbs on one side, vision problems, balance and coordination issues. If that is the case the likelihood of a brain lesion is very low and you shouldn't be overconcerned.
To better assess the headache some more info would be useful such as: past history for headache (if yes since when, frequency, duration of attacks), onset manner (gradual increase or sudden with maximal intensity in seconds/minutes) character of pain (throbbing, constant, pressure like), other features such as fever, nasal congestion and discharge, red eyes, increased lacrimation etc, any other condition you might have.
Most commonly headache behind the eyes is be a sign of sinusitis.
As for the sore spot, of course it is hard to assess without having the luxury of examining the area. However brain issues do not manifest with such external signs so it shouldn't be related to the brain. What it could be is a swollen lymph node which can happen in the setting of an infection, that would be more probable if you had fever. If that is the case they usually subside along with the infection.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Not likely to be related to the brain.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
From what you refer there are no other accompanying signs such as vomiting, weakness of the limbs on one side, vision problems, balance and coordination issues. If that is the case the likelihood of a brain lesion is very low and you shouldn't be overconcerned.
To better assess the headache some more info would be useful such as: past history for headache (if yes since when, frequency, duration of attacks), onset manner (gradual increase or sudden with maximal intensity in seconds/minutes) character of pain (throbbing, constant, pressure like), other features such as fever, nasal congestion and discharge, red eyes, increased lacrimation etc, any other condition you might have.
Most commonly headache behind the eyes is be a sign of sinusitis.
As for the sore spot, of course it is hard to assess without having the luxury of examining the area. However brain issues do not manifest with such external signs so it shouldn't be related to the brain. What it could be is a swollen lymph node which can happen in the setting of an infection, that would be more probable if you had fever. If that is the case they usually subside along with the infection.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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