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What Causes Intense Left-sided Headache After Hearing A Popping Sound?

Hi all. Well i had a pop in my left head about a month ago while i was sleeping, and the sound woke me up with an intense headache on the left side. Went away agywr sleeping it off. Few days later i start having headaches on the left side got medication from the doc and the issue went away for about two weeks. Currently on month two and pain killers arent even working much and having troubles sleeping as i swet due to the pain, any idea what it could be that the doc should look into. O my left ear tends to feel like its fluid full. Thanks
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hi

I have gone through your query.

It sounds like you might be having a migraine. A migraine is usually seen with vessel dilation. This can cause a pain over the face, skull, or the neck. A migraine can also can pain to spread to the neck and jaw.

Usually, a migraine is caused by a trigger factor. Some trigger factors include bright lights, loud sounds, lack of sleep, and anxiety. Usually, avoiding a trigger factor is the best way to stop a migraine.

Along with this, here are a few more things that can help.
Sleeping in a dark room
Warm showers
Steam inhalation
Getting lots of rest and sleep
Drinking lots of water
Taking an NSAID can help as well

In case this doesn't help, consider seeing a doctor for better headache medication like beta blockers or antiepileptics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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What Causes Intense Left-sided Headache After Hearing A Popping Sound?

Hi I have gone through your query. It sounds like you might be having a migraine. A migraine is usually seen with vessel dilation. This can cause a pain over the face, skull, or the neck. A migraine can also can pain to spread to the neck and jaw. Usually, a migraine is caused by a trigger factor. Some trigger factors include bright lights, loud sounds, lack of sleep, and anxiety. Usually, avoiding a trigger factor is the best way to stop a migraine. Along with this, here are a few more things that can help. Sleeping in a dark room Warm showers Steam inhalation Getting lots of rest and sleep Drinking lots of water Taking an NSAID can help as well In case this doesn t help, consider seeing a doctor for better headache medication like beta blockers or antiepileptics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni