Is a sharp moving pain across the top right side of the head ordinary headache? !
Question:
Is a sharp moving pain across the top right side of the head ordinary headache? could it be a serious ailment?
it does not always occur; but today it lasted longer than usual.
Answers:
It could be a "cluster headache". Normal, but still may be worth a mention next time you see the doctor...
Symptoms of cluster headaches may include (your symptom is second on the list):
Headaches that come on suddenly without warning.
Pain that is severe, excruciating, piercing, burning, or sharp.
Pain that affects only one side of the face, head, and neck.
A drooping eyelid.
A watery, red eye and a smaller (contracted) pupil on the affected side.
A stuffy or runny nose on the affected side.
Headache that emerges 2 to 3 hours after falling asleep.
Pain that quickly intensifies, peaking within 5 to 10 minutes of onset.
Intense pain that can last from several minutes to 3 hours.
A sweaty forehead.
A warm and flushed face or forehead on the affected side.
You may have several minutes or hours of being headache-free until the next headache in the cycle begins. You may have from 1 to 8 headaches per day during a cycle. Between headaches, you may feel physically and emotionally exhausted. Once the cycle of headaches stops, you may be headache-free for days, weeks, or even years before another cycle occurs.
Other conditions (such as migraine headaches or trigeminal neuralgia) can cause symptoms similar to cluster headaches. Your health professional will usually be able to distinguish these conditions from cluster headaches by a careful medical history and physical examination.