Question 1

cold pain in back of head?

Accepted Answer

Hmm...: Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health,
and....
You might know this.

Cold/hot/electric/tingling are often descriptions when an injured nerve is the cause of the pain. The top nerve coming out of the spine goes up the back of the head and can give that symptom in degenerative cervical spine disease.
or,Migraine, other degenerative spine..etc.

Question 2

why do i keep getting pain in back of head?

Accepted Answer

Vague: Location is precise but "the devil is in the details" meaning your information is insufficient to even offer a guess to a symptom which can occur from at least 10 different conditions. Don't speculate--get facts. Be evaluated by a physician.

Question 3

what does it mean if i have pain on the back of head?

Accepted Answer

C-Spine problems: In the majority of the cases it is secondary to abnormalities at the level of the cervical spine [arthritis, spondylosis, disk disease, etc]..

Good luck.

Question 4

hit the back of head a week ago still hurts what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Did you lose: Consciousness ? Have memory lapse? Any dizzy spell? It is advisable to see your doc and have evaluated .
Good luck.

Question 5

how far deep can a knife blade go into back of head before it bleeds or causes serious damage?

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: It doesn’t have to travel far to cause damage. If a knife has entered your head, or the head of someone you know, please get seen in person for evaluation.

Question 6

what causes headache at back of head?

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Headache: This usually stems from tension in the muscles in the neck. They are attached at the back of the head, and usually give rise for a headache. Help with a warmed up towel, moistened and placed into the microwave for a short time can help a lot.

Question 7

i am having headaches on lower right side back of head?

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: Your location may fit the anatomy of the greater occipital nerve, and could be a problem coming from where the neck and base of skull come together.  Alternatively, this may be referred pain from neck arthritis.
Focal occipital headaches may also be seen in thoracic outlet syndrome.  Get a physical exam and then appropriate therapy.

Question 8

what would couse a knot to come up on back of head and make yo have headachs?

Accepted Answer

Likely muscle spam: Use a warm compress to and an over the counter pain medication. It would help to loosen the muscles if you exercise regularly and vigorously enough to raise the internal body temperature.

Question 9

pain on the bumps in back of head. everyone has the bumps but why do mine hurt?

Accepted Answer

Site of muscle: Attachment and also the site of greatest tension, which is why you have pain there from bad posture or looking down for long periods. Find relaxation positions for trapezius muscle on google.

Question 10

why do i experience cold wet sensation in back of head and i feel drowsy all day?

Accepted Answer

Rainy Day Feelin?: The sensation of cold and wetness where really there is none can be produced by a nerve or nerve root which is not functioning properly for some reason.  See your doctor or neurologist for an examination to look specifically at either your occipital nerve function or your cervical spinal nerve roots. Drowsy all day may have a metabolic cause. Again, you will need some tests and an examination. GL.

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