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What Causes Sharp Pain In Head Along With Numbness In Face?

Hey, I man having sharp head pains just in one area on the left back off my head. Now i have been having adjustments to the back and neck the passed two weeks. But this pain didnt start until yesterday and it comes and goes and i get numbness to my face. Do you think to could be nerve issues from my adjustments or could it be something more and should i go to the hospital?
Wed, 20 May 2015
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Hello!
I read carefully your question.
Regarding your concern I think it may be an occipital neuralgia. The numbness of your face may be caused by a hypersensitiveness of the trigeminal nerve in the brain. Cervical column arthritis can also cause this type of neuralgia by compressing the occipital nerve.
I would recommend to consult with your GP, have a good neurological examination and a cervical column x ray. A brain CT scan may be necessary to rule other causes like a brain tumor, which may cause similar symptoms.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Head Along With Numbness In Face?

Hello! I read carefully your question. Regarding your concern I think it may be an occipital neuralgia. The numbness of your face may be caused by a hypersensitiveness of the trigeminal nerve in the brain. Cervical column arthritis can also cause this type of neuralgia by compressing the occipital nerve. I would recommend to consult with your GP, have a good neurological examination and a cervical column x ray. A brain CT scan may be necessary to rule other causes like a brain tumor, which may cause similar symptoms. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes! Dr. Abaz Quka