Shooting pain in head

2025-10-09 13:42:14
I have this sharp shooting pain in my head for over a week now. It's not continuous but it's kinda sudden. Only strong pain killer is helping . I don't know what is this?
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Answered2025-10-18 05:18:13

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A detailed analysis of your symptoms is needed to help in diagnosis the cause of the headache. - Site of headache - No. Of episodes and Duration of each episode - Any complaints of nausea or vomiting - Any episodes of dizziness, fainting - Any complaints of difficulty in using or any weakness felt in your arms, legs or face - Tingling sensation or loss of sensation in Any part of body - Blurring of vision, sensitivity of eyes when seeing bright lights, high sensitivity of sounds during head ache - Recent fever - Difficulty in seeing far or near objects, Difficulty to see and read in bright lights - Particualr events triggering the headache - Ringing of ears, pulsation felt in the temples, pain in the Jaw with difficulty in moving while chewing - Complaints of irregular heart beat or sweating - Any history of hypertension of diabetes - Any other complaints
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- Consult a general physician or practioner You can connect with me on practo or via call/ WhatsApp (915093049 eight)
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- Go for a consultation physically or note you blood pressure and to go for any particular investigations required - Any BP reading of more than 160 above and more than 100 below, keep monitoring the BP every 15 to 30 mins Any reading more than 180 above or more than 120, immediately visit a hospital or clinic - Any symptoms of sudden severe headache or neck pain, not relieved by medications, difficulty in using or moving arms, legs, weakness in face, loss of sensation, vomiting, difficulty balancing while walking, sudden difficulty in vision, irrespective of BP, immediately visit a hospital or clinic nearby

Answered2025-10-11 20:22:38

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Hey, Have you got your blood pressure readings ready? What about anxiety and stress? Vision? Need detailed medical history. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.

Answered2025-10-11 09:54:44

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Reach out on video call consultation to get rid of this.

Answered2025-10-11 07:38:41

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Your description of sudden, sharp, shooting head pain suggests a nerve-related or vascular headache, such as occipital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, or ice-pick headache. These pains are typically brief but intense and may not respond well to routine painkillers — instead, they often need nerve-calming medications and sometimes neurological evaluation or imaging to rule out any underlying cause. Since it has persisted for a week and only strong painkillers are helping, it’s important not to ignore it — timely treatment can prevent chronic pain or complications. You can contact me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five nine six for a detailed evaluation and proper treatment plan to stop these pains completely.

Answered2025-10-11 07:22:54

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Answered2025-10-11 05:27:15

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Need more history to evaluate your condition.plz contact practo app

Answered2025-10-11 03:35:13

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Need to know more details Kindly book consultation

Answered2025-10-10 16:50:35

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CT scan to be done!... Site of pain...duration of headache ..need to be know!..
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Answered2025-10-10 14:04:44

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for detailed discussion

Answered2025-10-10 13:24:59

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Bp to monitor. Tab flexon Mr two times after food or sos

Answered2025-10-10 13:10:12

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Please share details of your problem,  i.e., Site of headache, duration, triggering factors, any associated symptoms? If pain is severe, you can take tablet tramadol p sos. To exclude any underlying pathology,  you can go for c.t. brain and share results.

Answered2025-10-10 12:56:14

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Need few more details Kindly conned.

Answered2025-10-10 11:39:51

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Need to consult Contact on 9three28010077

Answered2025-10-10 13:29:59

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-10-10 12:34:52

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Consult neurologist once

Answered2025-10-10 11:14:11

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