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What Causes Sporadic Pain In The Head?
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About two times a month, just out of the blue, I can feel intense pain inside my head. The right side, upper right side. Like I can feel the "vein" or "vessel." At first like a "brain freeze" but the pain level, (1-10) can range from 5-10. It's sporadic. I have yet to consult my pmd.
About two times a month, just out of the blue, I can feel intense pain inside my head. The right side, upper right side. Like I can feel the "vein" or "vessel." At first like a "brain freeze" but the pain level, (1-10) can range from 5-10. It's sporadic. I have yet to consult my pmd.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and provide more details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Episodic pain of such type can be due to migraine.
Is there any nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound?
Any family history of migraine?
Any aggravating factors?
You can take pain killers during such episodes like naproxen or aceclofenac.
Take timely breakfast and lunch.
Avoid excessive tea or coffee or chocolates.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised and provide more details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Episodic pain of such type can be due to migraine.
Is there any nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound?
Any family history of migraine?
Any aggravating factors?
You can take pain killers during such episodes like naproxen or aceclofenac.
Take timely breakfast and lunch.
Avoid excessive tea or coffee or chocolates.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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