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What Causes Stabbing Pain In The Head Above The Left Eye?

ive had severe pain in my head above my left eye for 3 days now,the pain is a stabbing pain that lasts for a minute or so then it subsides,but comes back about every 5-10 minutes,i had an ct scan last month because i was getting lightheadedness all the time but that came back ok??
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Hello,,

Headaches can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease .Examples includes lack of sleep, an incorrect eyeglasses, stress, loud noise exposure or light and tight head wear.

But also in the migraine include the severe headache, unusually starting on just side of your head. But migraine symptoms typically follow a unique pattern too, it can lasts for a few hours, or even upto a few days.

Treatment may include :-
Medications: popular medications include ibuprofen or aspirin after prescription. Doctor can prescribe stronger pain killer or muscle relaxant if id more severe.
Relaxation techniques: yoga or other relaxation techniques can help relax body and mind. This may reduce muscle attention and relax to whole body.
Avoiding food triggers: migraine triggers like caffeine, alcohol, and cheese be avoided.
Wear sun protection glasses , bright light can be headache severe.

Avoid loud noise and stress.
Take plenty of fluids to hydrate the body.
Avoid anger.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi, Neurologist, Surgical
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What Causes Stabbing Pain In The Head Above The Left Eye?

Hello,, Headaches can have causes that aren t due to underlying disease .Examples includes lack of sleep, an incorrect eyeglasses, stress, loud noise exposure or light and tight head wear. But also in the migraine include the severe headache, unusually starting on just side of your head. But migraine symptoms typically follow a unique pattern too, it can lasts for a few hours, or even upto a few days. Treatment may include :- Medications: popular medications include ibuprofen or aspirin after prescription. Doctor can prescribe stronger pain killer or muscle relaxant if id more severe. Relaxation techniques: yoga or other relaxation techniques can help relax body and mind. This may reduce muscle attention and relax to whole body. Avoiding food triggers: migraine triggers like caffeine, alcohol, and cheese be avoided. Wear sun protection glasses , bright light can be headache severe. Avoid loud noise and stress. Take plenty of fluids to hydrate the body. Avoid anger. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ishu Bishnoi, Neurologist, Surgical