Question 1

wet liquid sensations in the back of head and neck?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve?: Sometimes a pinched nerve in the neck or scalp can cause sensations like this.  See a doctor and have it checked.  Good luck!

Question 2

when the neck is strained & a pop is heard & now there feels like a weird air bubble moves when touch n the back of head low crown also dizziness why?

Accepted Answer

Neck Bubble: You might have subcutaneous emphysema. Read===>http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/subcutaneous_emphysema and see if it might apply to your history. Even so, if it is truly sir trapped in the neck tissues, you need to have a thorough evaluation and tests from your doctor to get to the root  cause.

Question 3

i am in contact with someone in my household who is covid positive since 1st jan. from 2nd onwards i was getting headaches. they are mostly towards the back of head and the neck. i do get these headaches from time to time. should i be tested?

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COVID 19: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms:  temp of at least 99.6 F (37.5 C), Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. In South Africa a medical provider will determine need for COVID 19 testing.  Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations.

Question 4

does a sinus issue cause the back of head and neck to ache?

Accepted Answer

No: Acute and chronic sinusitis can cause pressure/pain in the face and over or between the eyes. But usually sinusitis doesn't cause occipital headaches or pain in the neck.

Question 5

neck pain on left side. i also get a pinching feeling in the same side of head and the back of head starts burning?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Sounds like you have a pinched nerve, you might want to try some over the counter antiinflammatory meds like Alieve or Motrin and if that does not help then a consultation with a neurologist might be helpful

Question 6

i have a marble sized rock solid lump on the back of my head above my neck. seems to be a occipital protuberance. it has gotten bigger over time?

Accepted Answer

Occipital Lymph node: Probably a lymph node reacting to a scalp injury or infection, even dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, but just to be absolutely sure it isn't something more serious like lymphoma, best to see your primary care doctor who can refer you for a biopsy if necessary.

Question 7

what does it mean when the back of head and side of head goes numb been having neck pain?

Accepted Answer

?: Possible nerve pinch? If not severe, massage or chiropractic may help.  See yor doc if worsens

Question 8

would looking down at a tablet for a couple hours cause a throbbing painful headache at the back of head and neck the next day?

Accepted Answer

Tablet neck.: Yes.  Holding your head down at that tablet-using angle puts a tremendous strain on the neck muscles, which are charged with holding the head in that unnatural position.  This will cause pain.

Question 9

my neck pops then white hot pain in neck and up the back of head also an increase of saliva reoccurring but maybe two three times a year?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like cervical: nerve root distribution. Just like there are "slipped disks" in the lower back it also occurs in the neck. Need an MRI of the neck to confirm the diagnosis. Then see a good neurologist and probably get neck traction for treatmen.

Question 10

when i bend over (less often stood up) i get this strange sensation at the top of my neck (right side) or behind the ear towards the back of head?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say. : I would need a bit more info. The sensation is it feel like spinning or being off balance? Do you get light headed like you are going to faint? Is it more pain in the neck that you feel? Is it tender to touch? Let us know.

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When the neck is strained & a pop is heard & now there feels like a weird air bubble moves when touch n the back of head low crown also dizziness why?

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I am in contact with someone in my household who is covid positive since 1st jan. from 2nd onwards i was getting headaches. they are mostly towards the back of head and the neck. i do get these headaches from time to time. should i be tested?

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Does a sinus issue cause the back of head and neck to ache?

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Neck pain on left side. i also get a pinching feeling in the same side of head and the back of head starts burning?

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I have a marble sized rock solid lump on the back of my head above my neck. seems to be a occipital protuberance. it has gotten bigger over time?

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What does it mean when the back of head and side of head goes numb been having neck pain?

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Would looking down at a tablet for a couple hours cause a throbbing painful headache at the back of head and neck the next day?

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My neck pops then white hot pain in neck and up the back of head also an increase of saliva reoccurring but maybe two three times a year?

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When i bend over (less often stood up) i get this strange sensation at the top of my neck (right side) or behind the ear towards the back of head?

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