Question 1

is throbbing vessels in back of head a cardio issue?  get head rushes from stress, exercise, heat , hot shower and can feel heartbeat in back of head.

Accepted Answer

Several possibilitie: Does not sound cardiac! more like atypical migraine, histamine headache, and even more serious, temporal arteritis, which affects blood vessels in the cranium, other than the temporal artery.  You need a thorough medical evaluation.  Good luck!

Question 2

in the back left of my head i feel a vein pulsing quickly, much faster than my heartbeat for 10-15 sec. 2-3x a day for the past 3 days. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Not a vessel: A blood vessel (either vein or artery) cannot pulsate any more quickly than your heart.  So what you are experiencing is more likely a muscle twitching or spasm.  Yes, there are muscles in the back of the head- try raising your eyebrows, and you will likely feel the back of your head tightening too.  This is not likely worrisome, but if it persists, call your primary doctor.

Question 3

laying in bed, can feel my heartbeat in my neck and back of head?

Accepted Answer

Heart aware: Some people are more heart aware than others. Most people do not feel their heart unless they are lying down on the left side. It may be normal for you to feel it in your neck but there are a few abnormalities that could make this a more prominent symptom for you. It would be worth your time to seek an evaluation by a health care provider to exclude anything significant being wrong. Reassuring too

Question 4

hearing heartbeat in left ear when laying and changing position. short periods of muffled hearing in same ear. daily headaches in back of head.

Accepted Answer

Likely noncaddiac: Normal heart beats can frequently be heard by patients when they lie on their side or ear. It's a common complaint i hear in the office. We title it "cardiac awareness". Uncertain why it manifests itself to patients when it does. I suspect this is not a cardiac abnormality. Headaches obviously shouldn't be treated lightly. Common allergies on up to more important organic causes may be responsible.

Question 5

will do an mri soon. i feel a throbbing, pulsing feeling in back of head and neck, it makes dizzy and like im rocking. cant look down or it feels worse. when i stretch my neck side to side i hear a pop sometimes. ears red and painful, no weakness?

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: Your problem could be serious and a thorough physical examination is necessary. Sorry because I could not provide much help.

Question 6

i have had this pounding, heart beat in my head! sometimes its in the back of head & sometimes around sides. i have had many trips to er & nothing!

Accepted Answer

MRI: If this is a recurring and on-going problem, you should have an MRI done to rule out an intracranial aneurysm. If your MRI is normal, then  you can rest easy and just try to ignore it.  I assume your BP has been checked and is normal?

Question 7

i am getting throbbing headache in the back of head?

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Tension: Tension headaches spasm of muscles in area.

Question 8

dull throbbing mostly(left)back of head.seem to worsen when touch,abit dizzy.better when lying down.spend time on phone.possible causes n how to ease?

Accepted Answer

When to see a doctor: A headache can be a symptom of a serious condition, such as a stroke, meningitis or encephalitis.

Go to a hospital emergency room or call 911 or your local emergency number if you're experiencing the worst headache of your life, a sudden, severe headache or a headache accompanied by:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/headache/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050800

Question 9

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 10

have head tension/pressure, applied heat pad now have throbbing in back of head and neck.  why is that? is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Headaches/Neck pain: The association of headaches and neck pain may be seen in cases of tension, problems with posture, lack of sleep, and with trauma or lesions of the cervical spine. The most appropriate course of action is seeing a medical doctor to start a diagnostic process and treatment. Chiropractic doctors may help the posture and release tension in neck and back. Exercise and relaxation are very helpful.

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Is throbbing vessels in back of head a cardio issue? get head rushes from stress, exercise, heat , hot shower and can feel heartbeat in back of head.

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In the back left of my head i feel a vein pulsing quickly, much faster than my heartbeat for 10-15 sec. 2-3x a day for the past 3 days. what is it?

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Laying in bed, can feel my heartbeat in my neck and back of head?

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Hearing heartbeat in left ear when laying and changing position. short periods of muffled hearing in same ear. daily headaches in back of head.

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Will do an mri soon. i feel a throbbing, pulsing feeling in back of head and neck, it makes dizzy and like im rocking. cant look down or it feels worse. when i stretch my neck side to side i hear a pop sometimes. ears red and painful, no weakness?

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I have had this pounding, heart beat in my head! sometimes its in the back of head & sometimes around sides. i have had many trips to er & nothing!

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I am getting throbbing headache in the back of head?

A member asked:

Dull throbbing mostly(left)back of head.seem to worsen when touch,abit dizzy.better when lying down.spend time on phone.possible causes n how to ease?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

Have head tension/pressure, applied heat pad now have throbbing in back of head and neck. why is that? is this serious?

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