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What Causes Persistent Headache In Left Side Of Head?

Hello. I have had a constant headache or about 24 hours now. The pain is mostly dull, but becomes worse when standing up or bending over. It's located mostly in the top left part of my head. Should I go to the doctor's or should I wait for it to go away.
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you persistent headache on left side. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like Migraines , alcohol, stress, loud sounds, smells and many other triggers can cause a migraine to occur . It can also occur due to side effects of some medicine . It can also occur due to conditions like sinusitis and aneurysm . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe medicines like vasograin , beta blockers , diuretics and may refer you to ENT specialist for sinusitis.For now try to keep yourself relax , drink plenty of water , eat healthy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Headache In Left Side Of Head?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you persistent headache on left side. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like Migraines , alcohol, stress, loud sounds, smells and many other triggers can cause a migraine to occur . It can also occur due to side effects of some medicine . It can also occur due to conditions like sinusitis and aneurysm . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe medicines like vasograin , beta blockers , diuretics and may refer you to ENT specialist for sinusitis.For now try to keep yourself relax , drink plenty of water , eat healthy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari