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Having Noticed A Small Painful Knot At The Back Of The Neck Which Is Causing Headache

i have a small knot in back of my neck small but painfull. iv have it for 3 weeks but have had it before in recent past it cause headaches and my neck is stiff. when i wake up in mornings it is at it worse and make me feel sick is it just a knot in the musle? 3 weeks of headaches has got me worried.
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
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Hello,

With the recent spike in cases of meningitis (especially among young college aged individuals) I would recommend that you be immediately seen by a neurologist or infectious disease specialist.

You may require testing to include that of a spinal tap to rule out the presence of a VIRAL MENINGITIS.

This is less likely bacterial meningitis due to the time course. Nevertheless, any type of meningitis should be identified and if necessary quarantined from the public.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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Having Noticed A Small Painful Knot At The Back Of The Neck Which Is Causing Headache

Hello, With the recent spike in cases of meningitis (especially among young college aged individuals) I would recommend that you be immediately seen by a neurologist or infectious disease specialist. You may require testing to include that of a spinal tap to rule out the presence of a VIRAL MENINGITIS. This is less likely bacterial meningitis due to the time course. Nevertheless, any type of meningitis should be identified and if necessary quarantined from the public. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist