Persistent Headache at the back of the head behind ear

Three days ago, I felt this pain for the first time - it is a mild to moderate (but mostly mild background ache) ache that is located on the back of my head in the lower left quadrant of my skull. I could feel the pain in the bone just behind the ear. I don't think it is a sharp or shooting pain. I am not normally prone to headaches (except when extremely stressed), and even if I do get headaches they are always in front, never at this location. And this is the third consecutive day that I am feeling this pain (though on the second day, the pain was pretty sporadic and only came on in the evening). I am concerned about the fact that it is sudden onset, persistent and such a specific, localized area. I am very prone to hypochondria and of course the first thing I am thinking of is brain tumor. I am an otherwise healthy female in my late twenties. Has anyone else experienced this? Any insight is appreciated.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Dull, non-throbbing pain,  associated with tightness of scalp or neck may be attributed to tension headaches. Tumor headaches usually presents with pain that progressively worsens with projectile vomiting, possible visual disturbances speech or personality changes; problems with equilibrium, gait, or coordination; and even seizures. If it persists, you may need to have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation. Rest, ice packs and pain medications may help provide relief. Take care and regards.

[bdp2010]

Thanks for the response, Dr Santos. Since it is only been 3 days, it's tough to tell whether the pain is progressively worse. So far it's been consistent. I don't have any of the other symptoms you mention.

I am just hopeful that someone might share similar experiences with me and say they have experienced something similar to my pain but it didn't turn out to be something major or dire...reassurance somewhat I guess. I am a total hypochondriac and don't want to go to my doc just yet and ask for a MRI and CT scan so soon because I have done tons of tests for various other "ailments" so far that turned out to be nothing.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
Thank you for the update. Another consideration, if there are other conditions present, is the possibility of side effect from your medications. Try not to worry, there are other members of the forum that will reply to your post soon. Take care always and do keep us posted.