What causes right-sided headaches?

Answer 1

One sided headaches are likely caused by migraine. However, there are many other causes of headache: sinus problem, a tooth issue, a pinched nerve, or stress. Best to document when it comes on and how long it stays and get an evaluation by a neurologist who is a headache specialist.

Answer 2

There are many reasons a patient might experience headache symptoms on the right side of their head. Since there are well over 100 different headache disorders and their treatment is based on a correct diagnosis, it is very important that patients with unexplained head pain seek treatment from a qualified physician.

Some potential diagnoses include:

• Migraine
• Hemicrania continua
• Cluster headache
• Intracranial hypertension
• Cervicogenic headache
• Brain tumor
• Aneurism
• Stroke

For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and prevention of headache disorders, seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.

Answer 3

There are several possibilities:

1.) You are having a stroke by blood clot. (Symptoms: shaky right hand, drooping of the mouth on the right side, slurred speak or yes, or spine.)

2.) You have a sinus headache. (Symptoms: teary eyes, cough, rough throat.)

3.) You have a contracting artery in the brain, best known as a migraine (Symptoms: Sensitivity to light, sound, can't stand or sit for five minutes, nausea, ect.)

4.) You have a contracting muscle on your face or scalp, best known as a headache.

Answer 4

Headache is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and it is impossible to tell from a single symptom what may be causing the problem.

For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and management of headache disorders and Migraine, please seek the help of a board certified headache and Migraine specialist.