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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of The Head?

I have a lot of pain in my head. It seems to start at the top of my skull and then travel down the left side of my head.My left ear hurts especially if there is wind or I go over a bump in a car. Then it travels down to my neck and shoulders and I can t twist my head at all. It is very painful. What is causing this and how do I treat it? I ve had this pain for over a month. Help! Dolly
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Hi .This seems to be a migraine. The frequency with which headaches occur varies from person to person. Migraines may be rare, or strike several times a month. During a migraine, you may experience:

Pain on one side or both sides of your head
Pain that feels throbbing or pulsing
Sensitivity to light, sounds, and sometimes smells and touch
Nausea and vomiting
Blurred vision
Lightheadedness, sometimes followed by fainting
you can also experience :
Confusion
Moodiness
Dizziness
Weakness
Sensitivity to light and sound
If you regularly experience signs and symptoms of migraine attacks, keep a record of your attacks and how you treated them. Then make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your headaches.

Even if you have a history of headaches, see your doctor if the pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different and you can take painkillers till then.

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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of The Head?

Hi .This seems to be a migraine. The frequency with which headaches occur varies from person to person. Migraines may be rare, or strike several times a month. During a migraine, you may experience: Pain on one side or both sides of your head Pain that feels throbbing or pulsing Sensitivity to light, sounds, and sometimes smells and touch Nausea and vomiting Blurred vision Lightheadedness, sometimes followed by fainting you can also experience : Confusion Moodiness Dizziness Weakness Sensitivity to light and sound If you regularly experience signs and symptoms of migraine attacks, keep a record of your attacks and how you treated them. Then make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your headaches. Even if you have a history of headaches, see your doctor if the pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different and you can take painkillers till then.