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Can anxiety cause a headache ? sharp pain go from the back o Posted: 07-26-07 11:40am


I'am having sharp pain go from the back of my head to my temples.It feels like my ears are stopped up.I sometime feel dizzy.I'am terrified of what it could be.I had a ct scan a while back it was ok.I just want to know the cause of this pain.Could it be from anxiety?

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Headache, Migraines, Sinus Conditions Answer A3191 Posted: 08-17-07 10:30am


There could be many possible reasons for a headache. An “OK” CT-scan means that the pain is not caused by a brain tumor. I can’t tell you the exact reason for your headache, but I can tell you that anxiety is one of the most frequent causes. You can visit your GP for further examinations. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Headache and Migraines Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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