Should I Worry About Sharp Pains in My Head?
Intense, Sudden Headaches (Often Called Thunderclap Headaches) Are Not Always Serious, but They Can Be a Sign of a Potentially Life-Threatening Condition. a...
Intense, sudden headaches (often called thunderclap headaches) are not always serious, but they can be a sign of a potentially life-threatening condition. A sudden and intense headache can indicate an aneurysm or bleeding in the brain. Additional signs of this are blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and seizures.
Why do I keep getting sharp shooting pains in my head?
Neurological causes
Occipital neuralgia: The occipital nerves run from the top of your spinal cord, up your neck, to the base of your skull. Irritation of these nerves can cause an intense, severe, stabbing pain in the back of your head or the base of your skull. The pain lasts from a few seconds to several minutes.
When should I be concerned about a sharp pain in my head?
Get urgent medical attention if you have severe, unusual pain or other signs and symptoms. Your headache may be a sign of an underlying illness or health condition. Your headache pain may be serious if you have: sudden, very intense headache pain (thunderclap headache)
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