Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
Neurology
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Hi doctor,
I had a sharp pain in my head during sleep. It leads to consistent mild headaches and fatigue for 10 to 12 days. I was fine after that. But the headache recurred after two weeks with a ringing sensation in my ears and constant pressure in my ears and nose. Though there are no neurological problems like numbness or seizures, or vomiting, I cannot balance. I feel it is a brain tumor and took an X-ray. I was diagnosed with premature ventricular contractions four years back. Should I take an MRI?
Hello,
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From the report attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), X-rays cannot be used as a confirmatory diagnosis. Brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is necessary to diagnose conditions like arteriovenous brain malformation or a brain aneurysm. Your symptoms are not suggestive of a brain tumor and are related to thunderclap headaches or ice peak headaches.
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