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What Causes Shooting Pain In Temporal Area While Coughing?
When I cough or sneeze I experience a sharp shooting pain/pressure sensation just above the left temporal that radiates along the left pariatal and ends around the posterior partial region. It lasts for a few seconds to about half a minute. I am concerned because the pattern is always the same and seems to follow a major branch of the medial meningeal artery. I have not yet been evaluated for this concern.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019
Hi,
While temporal arteritis, elevated blood pressure, sinus congestion are all common causes, both personally and professionally I have to say, mostly this just happens to a lot of people because the cough increases pressure in that area and there can be pressure/spasm on muscles in the neck. And there doesn't have to be anything wrong to cause this.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
While temporal arteritis, elevated blood pressure, sinus congestion are all common causes, both personally and professionally I have to say, mostly this just happens to a lot of people because the cough increases pressure in that area and there can be pressure/spasm on muscles in the neck. And there doesn't have to be anything wrong to cause this.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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