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What Causes Headaches And Pressure In Right Occipital Area?

my 17 year old son has headaches and concussion headaches last 2 years, last 2 weeks he has been complaining of headache and pressure in right occipital area and sore when he lays his head on that side. it hurts bad enough something has to be done before school starts he says
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I read carefully your question and understand your concern.

His symptoms may be related to occipital neuralgia. It is a common complication after head trauma.

I recommend consulting with the neurologist for a careful physical examination for neurological signs.
A brain CT scan may be needed if suspicions of an intracranial lesion are raised.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above disorder and the possible treatment options (an antidepressant or an antiepileptic drug like topiramate or depachine may be helpful).

Meanwhile I recommend starting therapy with indomethacine twice daily, if no contraindications.

Hope to have been helpful!

Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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What Causes Headaches And Pressure In Right Occipital Area?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. His symptoms may be related to occipital neuralgia. It is a common complication after head trauma. I recommend consulting with the neurologist for a careful physical examination for neurological signs. A brain CT scan may be needed if suspicions of an intracranial lesion are raised. You should discuss with your doctor on the above disorder and the possible treatment options (an antidepressant or an antiepileptic drug like topiramate or depachine may be helpful). Meanwhile I recommend starting therapy with indomethacine twice daily, if no contraindications. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida