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.

[devon102]

Thanks for the quick reply Rowena.

Went in for the CT scan today and should get results tomorrow.

Will keep you updated.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Good to hear that the CT scan was already done.  Hope to hear from you soon for the result of the scan. Take care!

[devon102]

Hi Rowena,

I got the CT scan results today and I checked what the Radiology doctor wrote on the report.

The findings were as written:

'The cerebral brain parenchyma shows preservation of the grey/white matter differentiation. No acute intracranial haemorrhage, large established infarct, mass effect, midline shift, hydrocephalus or effacement of the basal cisterns is seen. The brain stem and cerebellum are unremarkable.

The visualised osseous structures, paranasal sinuses and mastoid air-cells are unremarkable.

No significant intracranial abnormality is seen.'

I haven't seen my GP about it yet so I am not sure what all those terms mean but it looks like there is nothing wrong at all with my brain/head internally.

I don't think the scan can check for the dents though right? with the skull bone structure?

So, this rules out there is nothing wrong with my brain but still doesn't explain the skull dents on my head.

All I worry about is that the dents wont occur again to other places on my head especially to the front where it will be physically visible. My head is already a shaved hairstyle so all new dents especially the ones on the side is pretty clearly visible.

Thanks for all your help and advice.

Des.

[Dr Santos]

Hi Des,
The CT scan results showed that there was nothing wrong with your brain and no infection was present. The visualized osseous structures, which pertains to the skull/ bone, was also unremarkable which may suggest that the dents present may be subcutaneous in nature. Discuss this with your doctor for further evaluation. Take care always.

[devon102]

Thanks for all your updates Rowena. It is greatly appreciated.

I have made an appointment with my Doctor for early next week to discuss further.

That is good news then that there is nothing wrong with my bone structure and it is subcataneous.

I have a feeling it may be all stress related from prolonged stress levels.

Also, is it possible the more I prod and poke at my skull the more dents seem to appear? If I press hard and keep on touching my head can I make my own dents form? Or is it just all in my mind and I am just being to paranoid.

Thanks.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
Indeed, the results showed unremarkable osseous structures. However,  you should also discuss the results with your attending because they are  in the position  to properly evaluate and see the CT scan plates also. It is possible that stress can be a factor. Further evaluation may need to be done to see if a certain amount of force may cause the dents. Rest, relax and managing your stress would really help. Take care always.