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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Right Side Of The Head?
I have been having sharp 8 to 10 second pain on the right side of my head in the temple area, they come and go all day at different times, about 7 to 10 times a day also when im sleeping, but not every night. I did not change my eating habits. I think i m going to need an Head MRI. What do you think of my problem?
Wed, 3 May 2017
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The pain may be due to neuropathy which is abnormal function of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes.
Some of the more common causes are: (1) low levels of vitamin b12 or folate
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma to the nerves
(4)thyroid disease
(5)side effect of medication
(6)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(7)autoimmune diseases such as lupus, ra, temporal arteritis
(8)liver or kidney disease
In some cases, the cause is not known. It would best to see your doctor for an assessment if the symptoms continue.
I hope this helps
The pain may be due to neuropathy which is abnormal function of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes.
Some of the more common causes are: (1) low levels of vitamin b12 or folate
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma to the nerves
(4)thyroid disease
(5)side effect of medication
(6)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(7)autoimmune diseases such as lupus, ra, temporal arteritis
(8)liver or kidney disease
In some cases, the cause is not known. It would best to see your doctor for an assessment if the symptoms continue.
I hope this helps
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