What Does Constant Pain Behind The Head Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First and foremost i suggest you to get your blood pressure checked. You need to get it checked regularly. Since you are feeling some tingling sensation in the right face and also arm, stroke has to be ruled out. I suggest you to consult a physician who will evaluate you in detail and may also order for a CT scan if required. Other most common causes of pain behind head include 1. tension-type headaches 2. migraine 3. medication overuse headaches 4. occipital neuralgia 5. exercise-induced headaches Treatment is most effective when it’s based on the exact cause of your headache. Tension headaches are typically treated with over-the-counter pain relievers. Your doctor may prescribe prescription medications for severe, chronic tension headaches. Your doctor may also prescribe preventative medications like antidepressants or muscle relaxants to reduce headaches from occurring in the future. For migraines, your doctor may prescribe both a preventative medication, like a beta-blocker, and an immediate pain-relief medication. Some over-the-counter medications, like Excedrin Migraine, are designed specifically for migraines. These may work for mild migraines, but not severe ones. Your doctor may also help you discover what triggers your migraines so that you can avoid these stimuli. Occipital neuralgia may be treated through a combination of warm/heat therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, massage, and prescription muscle relaxers. In severe cases, your doctor may inject a local anesthetic into the occipital area for immediate relief. This treatment option can last up to 12 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.