Constant pressure in the head like its going to explode

[devon102]

Hi Guys,

I have been having this pressure type feeling in my head/brain for the past few weeks. It feels like the pressure is rising up to the head and like its going to explode. Sometimes I get dizzy also and I feel that I cant focus and concentrate...like I cant think. I feel weak and like I have no energy sometimes. I also have some small red bumps/pimples on my scalp and the hair on top of my head is starting to thin. I am only 30 years old.

Has anyone experienced the same symptoms? Should I go to the doc and check it out and get an MRI. I am a bit worried that something is wrong with my brain etc.

Thanks for your help.

[Dr Santos]

Hi Devon,
Urinary frequency and pain may indeed point to a diagnosis of urinary tract infection. Confirmation through urine tests will help in the diagnosis. Bladder issues like bladder dysfunction can be considered if the urine test is negative for UTI. Drinking plenty of fluids and applying warm compress may help also. If the rashes and pruritus persist, antihistamine medication may help. Hope to hear from you any updates soon. Take care always.  

[devon102]

Hi Rowena,

Thanks for your reply.

I went and saw my doctor and he wasn't sure on what the condition was so he has referred me to a dermatologist. I am yet to see the dermatologist yet.

Another thing I have been having is a sore/aching bladder, under the navel/lower abdomen. I have been urinating very frequently (5-6 times in a couple of hours) and there is an extreme urge to urinate. It always feels that the bladder is full and it is uncomfortable to sit down with the sore pressure feeling on the bladder like I am squeezing it in. Whenever I do go to the toilet I get a considerable amount of urine coming out but most of the time just very little. After I urinate I still have the full bladder feeling and in a couple of minutes I feel like I have to go again.

This has been occurring for the past 2 weeks now maybe. It feels like it is inflamed or very sore. I am always feeling like the bladder is full and I am squeezing it in. So like a continual full bladder feeling with frequent urination. Is this a bladder muscle problem? or a UTI? I may have to go for another visit again to the Doc to get this checked out.

Thanks Rowena.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? It is good that there are no more new skull dents. The skin lesions could be due to allergic reaction or skin infection. Over-the-counter antihistamine medications may help provide relief. If the cream prescribed by your doctor is not helping, I also suggest that you go for a follow-up for proper management. A change of medication may be indicated.  Diagnosing skin lesions can be tricky because direct clinical examination is needed. Try also not to scratch to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.

[devon102]

Hi Rowena,

How are you doing?

Just updating you that my skull dents are still there although now I am not touching them as much like how I was before and no new ones have appeared which is good. I am less paranoid about it as before as well.

I have these new marks on my arms and lower stomach. Its like red rashes/bumps which are on both of my upper arms and are are puffy and very, very itchy. I also have the same on my lower stomach and under my armpit. They are like red round rashes/bumps made up of smaller bumps. Sometimes they are rough and other times they are smooth...like another skin layer on top of my skin...like a lizards skin...I have had them for quite a while now...maybe over 3-4 months and they are not seeming to heal. My doctor gave me diprosone cream to put on there...but it just made it worse and more permanent...like a different layer of skin...

Any ideas on what they might be?

Thanks Rowena.

Devon.

[devon102]

Hi Rowena,

How are you doing?

Just updating you that my skull dents are still there although now I am not touching them as much like how I was before and no new ones have appeared which is good. I am less paranoid about it as before as well.

I have these new marks on my arms and lower stomach. Its like red rashes/bumps which are on both of my upper arms and are are puffy and very, very itchy. I also have the same on my lower stomach and under my armpit. They are like red round rashes/bumps made up of smaller bumps. Sometimes they are rough and other times they are smooth...like another skin layer on top of my skin...like a lizards skin...I have had them for quite a while now...maybe over 3-4 months and they are not seeming to heal. My doctor gave me diprosone cream to put on there...but it just made it worse and more permanent...like a different layer of skin...

Any ideas on what they might be?

Thanks Rowena.

Devon.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
To rule out the involvement of long showers, you could try to lessen your time in the shower  and see if there is effect or changes seen. Hair loss can be inherited such as in male pattern baldness or it can be due to reaction to stress or underlying medical illness. It could be due to your reaction to stress. The growth phase of the hair follicles usually is arrested and will return to normal once the stressor is gone. Let me know how it goes with our little experiment. Take care!