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I Have Had A Severe Headache On The Left Side Of My Head Behind My Eye For 2 To 3 Days And Now Left Side Of My Face And Behind Eye Is Swolle

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Parkersburg, WV

have had a severe headache on the left side of my head behind my eye for 2 to 3 days and now left side of my face and behind eye is swollen but I do t have any sinus issues or anything. anyone know maybe what could be causing that

November 18
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Had surgery to remove left temporal lobe which has given me constant flow of chronic migraines on the left side. Because of the brain surgery there is also an area on the left side of my head above my ear size of a square that fits below the temple starting in the corner that is quite sensitive. Have been working with my pain management specialist trying to best determine how we can maintain the activity since this is much more than just migraine activity.

November 18
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The symptoms you describe of a severe headache behind the eye along with facial swelling could have several possible causes. Some possibilities to consider are a migraine, cluster headache, sinus infection, or potentially a seizure originating from the frontal or temporal lobe. It would be important to see a doctor for an Show Full Answer

The symptoms you describe of a severe headache behind the eye along with facial swelling could have several possible causes. Some possibilities to consider are a migraine, cluster headache, sinus infection, or potentially a seizure originating from the frontal or temporal lobe. It would be important to see a doctor for an evaluation to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

November 18
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