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

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

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

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

I am getting throbbing headache in the back of head?

Accepted Answer

Tension headaches spasm of muscles in area.

Question 5

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

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 6

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

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Had go nerve block for chronic migraines a week ago . feel pain has intensified since ? is this a side effect and does this mean im unlikely to get any relief from this procedure ? back of head is throbbing?

Accepted Answer

Greater occipital nerve blocks (which I assume you had), do not work very frequently, especially if done unilaterally, and many US neurologists use this rarely, if at all.  Since arrival of the CGRP items, preventative therapy has become very achievable, but multiple approaches are now available.  Hope the procedure you had works BUT other options could be employed

Question 9

Weird feeling in the back of head after throbbing.  now have slight throb in the left temple. neck and shoulder pain too.

Accepted Answer

This sounds more like a cervical radiculopathy type of pain with a resultant tension type of headache and radiation of the nerve to the shoulders. Still you have to be seen so as not to miss anything more severe. A good exam and a good advise is best as the pain may be simple to treat as a symptom but the underlying disease may not be as easy. Go to your md.

Question 10

Healthy 19 yo. bent over to pick up a toy got a sharp throbbing pain in back of head. stood up and it slowly went away. worried?  aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

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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?

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

I am getting throbbing headache in the back of head?

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?

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?

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

Had go nerve block for chronic migraines a week ago . feel pain has intensified since ? is this a side effect and does this mean im unlikely to get any relief from this procedure ? back of head is throbbing?

Weird feeling in the back of head after throbbing. now have slight throb in the left temple. neck and shoulder pain too.

Healthy 19 yo. bent over to pick up a toy got a sharp throbbing pain in back of head. stood up and it slowly went away. worried? aneurysm?

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