Q Having constant pain in topmost left side of the skull........which keeps on increasing as i keep on concentratinge
One sided headache can be due to many factors which may include Migraine, cluster headaches, tension headache, left sided sinusitis, headache due to aneurysm or a gastric headache. According to your description, it likely indicate headache due to migraine or it can be a tension headache. Both these type of headaches can aggravate when you try to concentrate. If you are having any left sided eye complaints along with headache, then it likely becomes a cluster headache or headache due to eye strain. As all these type of headaches has different origin and pathology behind them, it is necessary to find out exact type of your headache to treat it more effectively. Tension headaches will respond well to over the counter pain killer medicines. Migraine generally does not respond to pain killers. It has its stages and often goes off on its own withing 30 minutes to 2 hours. Sometimes migraine can last for some days, but it is not so common. Cluster headaches generally last for loger time and can give constant headache for many days. We will first advice you to go to a physician for proper evaluation of your headache if it does not improve in 2 days. Secondly, whatever may be the type, you need to rest, avoid stress, avoid long breaks in meals, take proper sound sleep, have well balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits to improve your headache more faster. Hope this help you.