Frnds..I feel pressure on my right bottom of the brain. What can it be. My Right eye seems to be sleepy.?

Question

Last night there was some pain in the above mentioned area. I was a bit stressful that time. In the morning I felt pressure in the right bottom portion. I m really scared. Also right eye seems to be sleepy.

Answer 1

Anytime you have symptoms like this, it would be best to be checked out by a licensed doctor immediately.  The obvious possibility is a mini-stroke or a regular stroke, but there are other conditions that could cause this.  You do not mention if you have had this before, if anything makes it better or worse, your age ...  and also family history of brain disorders would have a bearing on this, too.  

This is beyond the ability of any online person to answer -- i'd encourage you to see a doc as soon as possible.  Do not wait.  Do not worry that the docs or nurses will think you silly.  They know it is better to be safe than sorry.

Here's a great website to check out:

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j...

Here's the bullets from that website:

Stroke Warning Signs

If you notice one or more of these signs, don't wait. Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical services. Get to a hospital right away!

The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:

    * Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

    * Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

    * Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

    * Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

    * Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Be prepared for an emergency.

    * Keep a list of emergency rescue service numbers next to the telephone and in your pocket, wallet or purse.

    * Find out which area hospitals are primary stroke centers that have 24-hour emergency stroke care.

    * Know (in advance) which hospital or medical facility is nearest your home or office.

Take action in an emergency.

    * Not all the warning signs occur in every stroke. Don't ignore signs of stroke, even if they go away!

    * Check the time. When did the first warning sign or symptom start? You'll be asked this important question later.

    * If you have one or more stroke symptoms that last more than a few minutes, don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical service (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can quickly be sent for you.

    * If you're with someone who may be having stroke symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 or the EMS. Expect the person to protest — denial is common. Don't take "no" for an answer. Insist on taking prompt action.

For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE or visit their Web site.

Related AHA and ASA publications:

    * Warning Signs of Stroke: Our Easy-Reading Guide To Emergency Action

    * Printable sheets from Let's Talk About Stroke kit (some are available in Spanish)

Remember:  Better to be safe than sorry!

i hope this helps, and i will pray for you.  

kathy, MSN, RN