Pain in the right temple is a very common ailment that sends many people to emergency rooms each year in the United States. In many cases, it is a benign problem that can be helped with pain medications. But sometimes, it’s much more serious. The pain might be sharp and stabbing, and come on very suddenly. Either way, it is important to see a doctor to figure out what is causing this pain in your right temple.

Causes of Pain in Right Temple

There are many reasons why you might have pain in your right temple. Some of them are mild, and the worst it will do is annoy you. But some reasons are much more serious, and can lead to hospitalization. Here are the facts about what might cause pain in right temple and when you need to worry.

1. Migraine

Migraine can be very painful, which causes serious throbbing or a painful pulsing sensation in one side of the head. You might also be very nauseas, throw up, and be unable to tolerate any loud sounds or even light. Migraines are more common in women. Sometimes the pain is genetic, but other times it can be triggered by the environment around you, such as too much stress or a certain type of food. The treatment is often a combination of stress reduction, relaxation exercises, sleep, acupuncture, medications and the like.

Here is a video to introduce some simple home remedies for migraine.

2. Cluster Headache

Very rare headaches, these are extremely painful but not life-threatening. They often come in patterns or clusters – that’s where the name for them comes from. The pain is typically on only one side of the head. The clusters might come and go for weeks or even months at a time, and then you will go through a remission period and have no headaches at all. These can be so intense that you might not be able to tolerate them for long without help from pain medication. Melatonin, kudzu extract and medications have all been known to help reduce the number and severity of these headaches.

3. Tension Headache

This headache is borne of our stressful lives, and is the most common type of headache you might have. It is usually mild to moderate, and might feel like a rubber band tightened around your head. You might also have pressure across your forehead or temples, or feel tenderness in the head, shoulder and neck. You might even have back pain with these headaches. Stress is the most common trigger – hence the name “tension” headache. The best remedies are stress reduction and appropriate medications, which usually include something over-the-counter.

4. Trigeminal Neuralgia

This is a pain condition that begins with the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensations from your face to your brain. The beginning of the condition is marked with short and mild attacks of pain, but the longer it goes on, the more serious the pain can become. It often happens in women over the age of 50, but it can happen to men as well. Since this is a chronic condition, it requires more intense therapy than other problems might; your doctor might prescribe regular injections, acupuncture, biofeedback, medications, nutritional therapies and even surgery to help remedy the problem.

5. Sinus Headache

When your sinuses are clogged, your headaches might become severe. These sinus headaches are caused by the pressure in your head when your sinuses become inflamed and swollen. The pressure can usually be felt in your forehead, cheeks and eyes. Because this is caused by a sinus infection, it will often clear up when the sinus infection goes away. Until then, decongestants, nasal sprays and oral pain relievers might help. To avoid the problem in the first place, wash your hands often and use a humidifier if the air is very dry.

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6. Giant Cell Arteritis

This is a condition caused by inflammation in the lining of your arteries. The first and most common sign of this is pain and tenderness in the head, which usually occurs in both temples. However, it might occur on just one side. Regardless of where it appears, it is often very severe. In addition, you might experience blurred or double vision, moments of blindness and jaw pain. In some cases, you might even experience a stroke. Fortunately, there are effective treatments, such as corticosteroid medications. These can help save your vision and might relieve the symptoms.

7. Meningitis

There are protective membranes around your brain and spinal cord called meninges. Meningitis is an inflammation of these membranes. Most cases of meningitis in the United states are caused by viral infections, but the condition might also be triggered by fungal or bacterial infections. Either way, the symptoms usually include a fever, stiff neck and severe headache. Some cases of meningitis get better on their own and require little in the way of medical intervention, but other cases might need urgent, emergency treatment with the proper antibiotics. It is better to be safe than sorry, so if you have these symptoms, get to the doctor immediately.

8. Refractive Errors

Sometimes, pain in right temple can come from problems with your eyes. When the shape of your eye prevents you from focusing correctly, it’s a condition called refractive errors. The most common symptom of this is blurred vision, usually caused by the length of the eyeball, the aging of the lens or changes in the cornea of your eye. You might also experience haziness, halos when you look at bright lights or double vision. You might find yourself squinting to see, feeling terrible headaches or suffering from eye strain. Treatment includes contact lenses, glasses or in some cases, laser surgery.

Here is the introduction of refractive errors.