Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Severe Shooting Pain In The Temple?
Hi, I m a teenager girl, and have panic attacks sometimes. Some days ago, at night my head started spinning, but it stopped. And this night I got woken up by a stinging in my right temple. It didn t last long, but I got really scared. Could it be something serious? Or is this just from stress?
posted on
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Answered on
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Last reviewed on
Hello dear,
You need to be reassured.Occasional spinning or stinging in head for a few seconds,while you are going through a stressful time can well be symptoms of anxiety only.Infact the way you described them,their variability,they don't appear to be due to organic pathology.You need to do mind relaxation exercises and observe yourself for some days.If symptoms persist even then,please visit a psychiatrist.I hope it helped.
You need to be reassured.Occasional spinning or stinging in head for a few seconds,while you are going through a stressful time can well be symptoms of anxiety only.Infact the way you described them,their variability,they don't appear to be due to organic pathology.You need to do mind relaxation exercises and observe yourself for some days.If symptoms persist even then,please visit a psychiatrist.I hope it helped.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....