U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
PA
A 22-year-old female asked:

Why am i experiencing pain at the base of my skull when i laugh? it is a pinching pain that lasts until i stop laughing and smiling.

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dora Chizea
Dr. Dora Chizeaanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 50 years experience
Mild Dislocation: 22 y/o female asks, Why am I experiencing pain at the base of my skull when I laugh? it is a pinching pain that lasts until I stop laughing and smiling. Sound like a mild Dislocation/strain of the jaw or some structure at the head & Neck base region. Depends on the way the jaw is moved in laughing/ smiling. Your PCP can Reduce/ adjust it for you or see the Dentist/ Oral Surgeon for realignment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Evan Altman
Dr. Albert Pizzo
Dr. Evan Altman and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Related questions

A 39-year-old member asked:
How long would laughing gas last?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 18-year-old female asked:
Everytime i laugh very hard i get a throbbing pain in my head only last about 3-5 seconds then its gone.. Should I worry?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 43-year-old female asked:
Sometimes if somrthing funny happens and i burst out in a big laugh i get dizzy. Today it was a strong dizzl feeling that only lasted a minute or so.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 37-year-old male asked:
Was driving last week and blacked out for like 30 seconds . Hit my car on a w. Ws joking snd laughing with a friend b4 it occured. Pls what cld ve caused this. Am 37 yrs old
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 36-year-old member asked:
Why do I sometimes stop breathing when I laugh?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Last updated Nov 26, 2016

Found in:

Laughter›Pain

People also asked

A week ago I got a severe headache + vomiting. I have a sharp pain at the base of my skull to the right that is induced by laughing and yawning.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
How can I get rid of the smiling all the time and stop crying when i laugh and stop crying for no reason?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Why does smiling, laughing cause my severe pain from C.R.P.S. to lessen substantially?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I need help to understand why i don't feel amything all I do is fake laughing, smiling. And i just don't feel anything. Help, please?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Stopped smiling or laughing for a while after having bone graft and stitches, and got into a habit. Does it weaken facial muscle which protect jaws?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.