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The side of my head hurts?

I’m a 13 year old male. Whenever I lay down or move my head around too much the side of my head hurts. I have not been drinking a lot of water and I recently was on a lot of high-speed roller coasters. Is there a chance that I have a brain tumor? I heard that a symptom is headaches on a side of your head.

Male | 13 years old
Complaint duration: 2 days

2 Answers

Usually a brain tumor causes headache pain that occurs in all positions, not just laying down. Quit shaking your head, that is not good for anyone. If you have a headache longer than a week, you should see your doctor. Also, if you have headaches with vomiting. The headache may not be a tumor, but still warrants investigation.
Hello

It could be due to stress. If it continues you can see a neurologist. Feel better!