Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What causes occasional shooting pains in the head? usually on the top right side, a fast, transient dull throb.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
More info: Hi, not any pain and ache we get are of any significant concern and not always there is an explanation for them, if this discomfort is not constant, not accompanied by visual changes, nausea and vomiting, fever or any other symptoms then you shouldn't worry, just consult ur MD for an evaluation to put ur mind at ease.
Answered 10/4/2014
3.7k views
Temporal headache: Many possibilities here - stress, high blood pressure, lack of sleep, trauma, low blood sugar, hyperthyroidism, migraines, poor nutrition, brain tumors, side effects of medications, etc. The list can be very long and includes mostly harmless things that can be remedied by a change in lifestyle or attention to new things in your life. If you haven't seen your GP in a while go and get a checkup now!
Answered 10/4/2014
3.7k views
Occipital neuralgia: Sounds like you may have occipital neuralgia, which is a type of headache syndrome due to irritation of nerves at the base of your skull were it meets with your neck
Answered 10/5/2014
3.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Dull ache top of head, left of crown, and down left side of face. A bit of numbness, not all the time. Bit of throbbing too. Should I worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
On/off dull throbbing at temples,top of head and behind ears.Also,feeling dizzy.Especially if i turn head too fast.Better when lying down.Headache?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What could be the cause of throbbing pain that originates in the neck but shoots into the head and eye?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the causes of throbbing pain that originates in neck but shoots into head and eye?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What's this very strong pain i'm having shooting/throbbing from the back of my neck (right side) to the top of my head and over my right eye?
Does pituitary tumors cause throbbing on the right side naer the top of the head?
Could tingling and dull ache top of head and side of face and ear be Tmj? Bit of numbness and throbbing too?
What could be the cause of throbbing sensation to both sides of my head with occasional shocking sensations felt mostly in head but all over sometimes?
I have a dull throbbing pain left side of the head. My BP is within normal range. What could be the cause?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
