HomeAnswersInternal Medicinetrigeminal neuralgiaI have been experiencing sharp shooting pain in my head recently. Why?

What could cause sharp shooting pain in my head?

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Published At April 19, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had headaches like shooting sharp pains in my head. The headaches are not consistent. It feels like a random sharp pains. These pains have lasted a few minutes (three to four). It is only on the left side of the head that has pain. I have constant ringing in my ears and I have constant eye pain in my left eye. I am very worried. I cry myself to sleep every night. I am sick with worry.

What could be causing this?

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I need to ask you a few follow-up questions to distinguish what headache subtype it could be.

I want answers to my questions to rule out a few possibilities.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat
Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Family Physician

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