What Causes Pain In The Head When I Clear My Throat?
Every time i clear my thorat, the the top of my head hurts while doing so but why is that? Side note: This year ive also noticed the back of my head/neck aread feels tender to the touch at times. Like i can feel the tenderness when laying on my back on a pillow.
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Headache due to throat clearing may occur due to increased pressure. You may be having tension type headache with involvement of back of neck region. Amitriptyline or nortriptyline can be useful.
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What Causes Pain In The Head When I Clear My Throat?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Headache due to throat clearing may occur due to increased pressure. You may be having tension type headache with involvement of back of neck region. Amitriptyline or nortriptyline can be useful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.