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Head Stiffness

Stiffness or tightness in the head is due to tension headache, sinus headache, sinusitis, migraine, problems in the ear, meningitis, brain tumor, and brain aneurysm. Depending on the cause, medications like NSAIDs, triptans, antibiotics, corticosteroids, and antiviral drugs can be prescribed. In case of a brain tumor or aneurysm, surgery may be needed.

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I have head tightness in the scalp after eating with previous history of left-sided nerve pain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, 1) When I eat, there is a nearly immediate (within 15 minutes) head tightness in the scalp. It burns my head and seems to be degrading my soft tissue. 2) When I take "nerve drainage," - it seems that the cranial nerves are draining from the head. 3) Left ear has a sense of hardness or ...  Read Full »

Dr. Deepak Dass

Dr. Deepak Dass

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest Nux vomica 200C once daily for the next two days only. Dosage will be five pills to make a dose. Do not take spicy and sour foodstuffs for a few days. And update me after three days for follow-up.  Read Full »

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