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What Is The Treatment For Throbbing Pain In The Temples?

hi ive had a throbbing pain in my temples right above my ear. once the pain/ popping feeling happend on the left side i thought i had a stroke or anyursm and then it didnt happen for a while then last night i had a throbbing pain in the right side of my head and i paniked and ran to the bathroom and thats when it went from a throbbing pain to a sudden popping feeling above my right ear. i have not gone to a doctor yet but can you please give me an idea of whats happening to me. it scares me i know that i also propably have anxiety im a hypocondriate but i really need to know that im gunna be alright please help let me know what you think it is please and thankyou!
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hello!
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
I think that this may be a primary stabbing headache, if it lasts for seconds. It is a benogn headache without a known cause. It may also be related to the muscles. It may also be caused by inflammation like a temporal arteritis, but it is also associated with vision problems which you don't refer.
The fact that it has occurred in both sides makes is a good indicator excluding an aneurysm.
I recommend you to consult with your neurologist ,have a neurological examination and a full blood work for inflammation.
Hope to have been of help!
Greetings!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Is The Treatment For Throbbing Pain In The Temples?

Hello! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. I think that this may be a primary stabbing headache, if it lasts for seconds. It is a benogn headache without a known cause. It may also be related to the muscles. It may also be caused by inflammation like a temporal arteritis, but it is also associated with vision problems which you don t refer. The fact that it has occurred in both sides makes is a good indicator excluding an aneurysm. I recommend you to consult with your neurologist ,have a neurological examination and a full blood work for inflammation. Hope to have been of help! Greetings! Dr. Abaz Quka