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What Causes Pain Behind The Head?

having very unusual head pain that only lasts for a few seconds, same localized spot every time, back of head , above neck (base of skull), only in a zone about the size of a golf ball--pain does not radiate outwards, just in that one spot but so intense that (for only a second or 2) that it takes my breath away & stops me dead in my tracks. No tingling in arms or legs, no pain anywhere else. Have noticed a massive & rapid decline in vision but no other pain anywhere else.
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Your symptoms seems to be related to many diagnosesuppliers such as :
-Trauma to the back of the head
-Neck tension or tight neck muscles
-Osteoarthritis etc
To diagnose is necessary a more detailed examination.You should do a blood test and maybe a MRI
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Apply heat to your neck.
-Rest in a quiet room.
-Massage tight and painful neck muscles.
-Take anti-inflammatory drugs, like naproxen or ibuprofen.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Pain Behind The Head?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Your symptoms seems to be related to many diagnosesuppliers such as : -Trauma to the back of the head -Neck tension or tight neck muscles -Osteoarthritis etc To diagnose is necessary a more detailed examination.You should do a blood test and maybe a MRI Some advices that I can give to you are : -Apply heat to your neck. -Rest in a quiet room. -Massage tight and painful neck muscles. -Take anti-inflammatory drugs, like naproxen or ibuprofen. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!