Right temple pain most often occurs when a person is stressed or tense and is experiencing tension headaches; however, doctors warn that if patients feel a pain or tenderness when touching the temples, then it may be a symptom of something much greater, according to WebMD. For patients with tenderness and pain when they touch the temples, Harvard Medical School says that an immediate visit to the doctor's office is in order, while those without this problem can treat the right temple pain from home with over-the-counter medications.
Most tension headaches will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 days. They typically occur during a period of intense stress or tension in the body. In addition to taking medication, taking a nap while applying an ice or heat pack to the head can help bring relief. Staying out of strong light can also help.
There are additional signs and symptoms that may accompany headaches that should be monitored, according to the Harvard Medical School, as they are indicative of a more serious problem. These include headaches that begin to develop in people who are over the age of 50. A headache that is more severe than normal or a change in the pattern of headaches can also be an indication of a more serious problem. Doctors also advise people to take note of coughing that increases the headache pain and additional symptoms, such as decreased memory, visual disturbances, weakness, seizures, fever or stiff neck with a headache.
