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What Causes Spots,knot And Swelling On Head While Suffering From Migraine?
I have had a few different spots on my head that feels bruised to yhe touch. First time it wss the left side of my head towards the middle. I noticed a knot and swelling. yhen the bruising feeling happed on the right side in the middle, back area of my head. Today, the pain is behind my left ear. I am currently being treated for chronic migraines and arthritis in my neck. I saw my doctor a couple of weeks ago and he didnt seem cincerned bhevyhought it was a pulled muscle.
Fri, 29 Jul 2022
Hello,
You have history of having migraine. Formation of swelling on the head or eye of the affected side commonly happen in migraine and also in cluster or tension headache. Forehead or facial sweating on the affected side is also seen in some individuals. Pale skin (pallor) or flushing on the face or drooping eyelid on the affected side may occur in severe untreated migraine and may be indicative of developing neuralgia.
If during headache pain radiates to the back of the neck or head, it needs evaluation. Severe headaches may be indicative of serious medical problems like brain tumor, TIA, aneurysms, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get routine blood work, CT / MRI and required investigations done so that the pathology is detected and treatment started at the earliest.
Take home made nutritious food rich in vitamin B6, B12, vitamin C and K, etc. Stay away from addictions if any. Maintain correct posture while sitting, standing or sleeping. Stay adequately hydrated and do regular walking and stretch exercises.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You have history of having migraine. Formation of swelling on the head or eye of the affected side commonly happen in migraine and also in cluster or tension headache. Forehead or facial sweating on the affected side is also seen in some individuals. Pale skin (pallor) or flushing on the face or drooping eyelid on the affected side may occur in severe untreated migraine and may be indicative of developing neuralgia.
If during headache pain radiates to the back of the neck or head, it needs evaluation. Severe headaches may be indicative of serious medical problems like brain tumor, TIA, aneurysms, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get routine blood work, CT / MRI and required investigations done so that the pathology is detected and treatment started at the earliest.
Take home made nutritious food rich in vitamin B6, B12, vitamin C and K, etc. Stay away from addictions if any. Maintain correct posture while sitting, standing or sleeping. Stay adequately hydrated and do regular walking and stretch exercises.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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