Question 1

i have a bump on the lower left side of my head thats hurts and is causing me to have a headache. what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: The most likely answer is a swollen lymph node. Acne at the hair line or an upper respiratory infection can cause the lymph nodes at the base of the skull and neck to capture infection and swell. The surrounding neck muscles that insert into the skull spasm due to the swollen lymph node and cause tension headaches. If the symptoms persist then see your medical doctor.

Question 2

what causes a headache in the lower back part of my head ? never had this kind of headache before this is second day in a row ! please help ?

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Back of head headach: It is hard to know the answer without more information, but tension headache and occipital neuralgia both can affect the back of the head.  Hope that helps!

Question 3

hi im having headaches that are at the lower back of my head it feels like lighting strikes its intermittent and i feel weird when that happens ?

Accepted Answer

Time to see doctor: Most people get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... A bad or increasing headache, recurrent headache, weird headache, or with other worrisome symptoms (such as this case of "lightning strikes") should be evaluated by one's primary care doctor or the ER.

Question 4

i've had a headache for 4 days and it's on the lower left side of my head, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: In the abscence of any neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, speech problems, it is hard to say that there is a mass lesion in the brain such as a tumor. However, if the headaches do not improve, you should check with your doctor. He may want to do some imaging study such as an MRI scan.

Question 5

every morning for the past few weeks i have been waking up with a pulling tension pain in in lower head oneside it's stiff causing headache why?

Accepted Answer

I don't know but: I don't know but one common scenario is that clenching and grinding precipitate HA pain causing the patient to awaken.  Check out the TM joint for a toxin or pathogen as the precipitating factor.

Question 6

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 7

left upper neck or lower head pain, what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Good question....: But you need to be more specific - pain in either place can radiate into the adjoining region - suggest getting a good physical exam to determine where the problem is and then how to treat it.

Question 8

i constantly get headaches, they are up the back of my neck and in my lower head. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Sounds like a cervical or neck neuralgia which can come from muscle issues or neck alignment. I would see a neurologist for a proper work up

Question 9

i have a knot on the lower right side of my head. it is about the size of a ping pong ball. i have been experience very bad headaches. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Swelling scalp: May be a cyst or abscess and may or may not be associated with your headaches. See your doctor or send health tap a picture. All the best.

Question 10

severe lower left side head pain. why is this happening? its not like a headache. don't know if it's migraine.

Accepted Answer

Midface migraine: Although migraine is usually considered a headache, it can also present as pain in the teeth, jaw and/or the maxillary sinus which often confuses the diagnosis. When this presentation occurs, it is referred to as facial or midface migraine. These patients do not have a primary complaint of headache. Instead, they may experience throbbing pain in ear , jaw  and side head.
See orofacial pain doctor.

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I have a bump on the lower left side of my head thats hurts and is causing me to have a headache. what could that be?

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What causes a headache in the lower back part of my head ? never had this kind of headache before this is second day in a row ! please help ?

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Hi im having headaches that are at the lower back of my head it feels like lighting strikes its intermittent and i feel weird when that happens ?

A member asked:

I've had a headache for 4 days and it's on the lower left side of my head, what's wrong?

A member asked:

Every morning for the past few weeks i have been waking up with a pulling tension pain in in lower head oneside it's stiff causing headache why?

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

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Left upper neck or lower head pain, what's the difference?

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I constantly get headaches, they are up the back of my neck and in my lower head. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I have a knot on the lower right side of my head. it is about the size of a ping pong ball. i have been experience very bad headaches. what is this?

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Severe lower left side head pain. why is this happening? its not like a headache. don't know if it's migraine.

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