Question 1

44f causes of stabbing pain in right temple. pain only lasts maybe 15 seconds but very scary.   may have had in the past but not sure. brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: Physical exam and possibly blood tests (and more background information) needed to know for sure.  Transient severe pain like this can be related to certain headache syndromes, vascular problems (such as temporal arteritis, which is serious), muscle spasm, nerve entrapment or other nerve problems.

Question 2

would a brain tumor cause painful throbbing spot on lower right side occiput? normal neuro exam but the ha are every week and im worried. also feel like right ear is stopped up but no congestion. sometimes ha moves to temples and sides of head.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Yes, brain tumors can cause headaches!
The good thing is that “statistically speaking”, they are pretty low down on the list as the vast majority of headaches, probably over 99%, are due to other reasons.  However, if it’s been going on for awhile and are bothering you... you should have an imaging study (MRI or CT scan of head).. to exclude this possibility!... good luck, and hope you find relief

Question 3

is it true falling on your head can cause a tumor? i hit my forehead 2 months ago but haven't had any problems,people have been saying that

Accepted Answer

No: It is not true that if you fall on your head.  You will develop a brain tumor !!!! .this is a false statement . Depending on how hard you hit your head , you may suffer other consequences , such as contusion , concussion , clot in the head , ETC

Question 4

i have a pituitary tumor and i wanted to know if it causes spasms in the head?

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It might give you: A headache but not spasms.

Question 5

would sharp head pain caused by anuerysm or tumor hurt more when pushed on the painful area?

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Not usually: Scalp tenderness is not usually associated with intracranial pathology. Other causes of headache such as sinusitis, tension or neuralgia may have local tenderness. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 6

could a blow to the head cause a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence that a head injury causes a brain tumor.

Question 7

would a brain tumor cause tingling in my head?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: Brain tumor can present in a number of ways. You are at an unlikely age for brain tumor. Consider seeing your primary care provider or neurologist to evaluate tingling.

Question 8

pain at base of skull left side sometimes goes into my head did a mri 2months ago said no tumors what could cause this pain?

Accepted Answer

Occipital pain: An occipital neuralgia could be the source of your pain.  The sternocledomastoid, splenius capitus, and levator scapulae muscles all insert in that general area.  If the MRI is normal consider an extracranial source of your pain.

Question 9

hello what can cause constant throbbing in the back of the right head? had a clear mri done 3 months ago. could a tumor have grown since then? thanks

Accepted Answer

Not likely : It would seem unlikely a tumor would grow in such a short period of time. One might consider other causes such as infectious disease such as sinus diseases among others.  Best talk to your doctor to help point you in the correct direction.

Question 10

where at in the head does a brain tumor cause pressure?

Accepted Answer

Any place: A large enough tumour can cause increased pressure in skull cavity no matter where it is located. However even relatively small tumors in posterior fossa cavity of skull can lead to high intra cranial pressure.

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44f causes of stabbing pain in right temple. pain only lasts maybe 15 seconds but very scary. may have had in the past but not sure. brain tumor?

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Would a brain tumor cause painful throbbing spot on lower right side occiput? normal neuro exam but the ha are every week and im worried. also feel like right ear is stopped up but no congestion. sometimes ha moves to temples and sides of head.

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Is it true falling on your head can cause a tumor? i hit my forehead 2 months ago but haven't had any problems,people have been saying that

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I have a pituitary tumor and i wanted to know if it causes spasms in the head?

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Would sharp head pain caused by anuerysm or tumor hurt more when pushed on the painful area?

A member asked:

Could a blow to the head cause a brain tumor?

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Would a brain tumor cause tingling in my head?

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Pain at base of skull left side sometimes goes into my head did a mri 2months ago said no tumors what could cause this pain?

A member asked:

Hello what can cause constant throbbing in the back of the right head? had a clear mri done 3 months ago. could a tumor have grown since then? thanks

A member asked:

Where at in the head does a brain tumor cause pressure?

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