Question 1

what causes sharp pain in your ear?

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Ear, TMJ or?: Most common cause of non ear related ear pain is TMj. Can be a number of things, some minoir, some serious. Best place to start is ENT doc.

Question 2

what it mean when having headaches with sharp pain starting from back of head to right timple?

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Headache: There are many different types of headaches and it is sometimes difficult to properly diagnose these.  Have you started any new medicines or do you have any associated symptoms?

If you are having a new unremitting headache speak to a healthcare professional.

Question 3

say i bend over to pick something up, i get a sudden sharp pain at the top of my head that causes me to flinch & goes away as soon as i straighten again. what could this mean/be? it often happens when i bend over & even when i sit to use the bathroom?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. If is interfering with your daily functions, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 4

what does it mean when you have a sharp pain in the back of your head?

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Neuralgia: Could be occipital neuralgia of c2-c3 nerve root involvement. Check with your doctor

good luck.

Question 5

what does it mean when i have a sharp pain in my head and my jaw started shaking right after the sharp pain for about 2 hours?

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Could be many things: The pains can be caused by a number of things.  Please see your family md to have a thorough examination.   The pains in the head can be caused by neck issues, tmj/jaw issues, headaches, dental issues, stress, etc.

Question 6

i'm 33 weeks peregnant. i have dr appoint. in 2 days . i get sharp pain like electric  or nife down there my vegina since last weekdoes this mean the head is engaged . my baby does move but much less than b4?

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Pregnancy pain: What you describe is commonly associated with pressure or irritation of pelvic nerves, resulting in episodic electric shock-like sensations in the vagina. Not to worry unless you are experiencing contractions.

Question 7

what does it mean when you have a sharp pain in the top of your head?

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Neuralgia: If the Sharp pain is shooting or fleeting, it is consistent with neuralgia which is a harmless irritability or slight inflammation of a superficial nerve in the scalp but not within the brain. Neuralgia usually resolves on its own after a few days, but if symptoms persist get examined by your physician or a neurologist.

Question 8

what's it mean when the right side of my head shoots a sharp pain when i bend over or lay down? it happens all the time. my vision goes blurry also

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Head ache on bending: Suspect a sinus problem. Discuss with your Dr. and give exact details.

Question 9

what does it mean when you have sharp pain in head an right arm is numb?

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See details: There are several possible causes, some of which may be serious. Have this issue evaluated asap. If you have no doctor, go to the er.

Question 10

3 years ago i hit my head on the right frontal area, there was a large bump and i had a black eye. no scans were ever done. to this day there is still a bump, and when i touch the area i get an intense sharp pain. what could this mean?

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: Initially these are usually blood collections in or under the scalp that accompany the scuff of the bone and breaks in local blood vessels. Residual bumps can be a bone reaction to the injury, composed of calcium/new bone formation.  Any pain is localized pain fibers. If it is noticeable sometimes the material can be removed through in incision buried in the eyebrow.

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Say i bend over to pick something up, i get a sudden sharp pain at the top of my head that causes me to flinch & goes away as soon as i straighten again. what could this mean/be? it often happens when i bend over & even when i sit to use the bathroom?

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What does it mean when you have a sharp pain in the back of your head?

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What does it mean when i have a sharp pain in my head and my jaw started shaking right after the sharp pain for about 2 hours?

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I'm 33 weeks peregnant. i have dr appoint. in 2 days . i get sharp pain like electric or nife down there my vegina since last weekdoes this mean the head is engaged . my baby does move but much less than b4?

A member asked:

What does it mean when you have a sharp pain in the top of your head?

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What's it mean when the right side of my head shoots a sharp pain when i bend over or lay down? it happens all the time. my vision goes blurry also

A member asked:

What does it mean when you have sharp pain in head an right arm is numb?

A member asked:

3 years ago i hit my head on the right frontal area, there was a large bump and i had a black eye. no scans were ever done. to this day there is still a bump, and when i touch the area i get an intense sharp pain. what could this mean?

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