What Causes Headache In The Lower Back Of The Head?
I have been having headaches in the lower back of my head almost daily.It s been stressful at work lately.I ve been taking two aspirin and the headache goes away, but I ve never had headaches come on so fast or hurt this this before.I am calling my PCP on Monday.
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Judging from your description it seems that it is most likely tension type headache. It is the most common type of headache. It's a primary headache, meaning without an identifiable cause, but often triggered or exacerbated by stress, like it seems in your case. For the moment only over the counter pain killers like Ibuprofen or aspirin are necessary along with relaxation techniques to reduce stress. Only if chronic are regular prevention medication like Amitriptyline considered.
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What Causes Headache In The Lower Back Of The Head?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Judging from your description it seems that it is most likely tension type headache. It is the most common type of headache. It s a primary headache, meaning without an identifiable cause, but often triggered or exacerbated by stress, like it seems in your case. For the moment only over the counter pain killers like Ibuprofen or aspirin are necessary along with relaxation techniques to reduce stress. Only if chronic are regular prevention medication like Amitriptyline considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.