Question 1

72 yrs old female has pain in lower back side of head, neck and upper shoulder areas. what could be causing this?

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There are too many: possible causes of the symptoms you describe to be able to provide you with a diagnosis one the internet. The patient needs to be examined and perhaps have some testing performed in order to provide you with a diagnosis and management plan. Go see a health care provider for a check up.

Question 2

pain in lower back right side of head?

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OK: How long. How severe? Sharp, shooting, dull, aching. Hurt to move head or is there localized tenderness. Could be many things. If it doesn't get better, get checked.

Question 3

i had a severe pain in my lower back which left me virtually paralysed for a day then subsided but can not use right side my body. i have issues walking weakness on the right side.  then had a sharp severe pain on left side of head. problems seeing out of

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Some : Some of these symptoms are more likely a sign that blood flow to part of your brain may be partly blocked by a narrowing in your left carotid (neck) artery. 
If this is what is happening it could lead to a stroke. 
I would see a medical doctor and have the doctor consider scanning your carotid arteries and maybe brain.

If these tests are negative then you may have spine (back) problems with discs which may or may not be treatable but your doctor or a neurologist would be the right people for you to see (soon!), before the problem becomes worse or even permanent.

Question 4

if one lymph node on the back, right side of head is swollen and painful where is it possibly fighting an infection from. sinus?

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Many areas: Not sure where the location of the lymph node is?  On the back of what?  Usually an enlarged lymph node with swelling and pain could be a sign of infection.  Any infection in the head and neck can cause this and the sinuses is one of many areas.  Please consult your md asap for an evaluation.

Question 5

pain in right ear and right side of throat - went away, swollen bumps on back right side of head and neck. ?

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?? lymph nodes??: These may be swollen lymphatic nodes that drain debris from the areas that were infected. They may take longer to resolve. If not improved within several weeks please consult with your provider.

Question 6

reasons for swollen nurve on left side of head just above the ear?

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Abnormal: Any swelling is abnormal. See oral surgeon or ENT doc for exam.

Question 7

neck and chest and left side of head itch no swollen or rash help please??? sleep on furry pillows and use baby lotion and wash with dove and nivea

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Skin irritation: Focalized itching without rash is rarely due to underlying organ disease.  I suspect skin irritation (sun coming through car window, the furry pillow, etc).  Try changing both the pillow and the lotion.  Rec fragrance-free non-alcohol containing lotion such as Vanicream, Eucerin  or CeraVe.  Use 2-3 times daily and always after bathing.

Question 8

right side of head and temple right side  swollen it  hurts when turn head to the right, comes and goes and feeling like a shooting pain but my temple dont hurt

had bacterial phemonia a few weeks ago took medicine for it

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Head pain : More details are needed from a physical examination and full history. The side of the temple has a muscle under the scalp. A muscle in the neck (SCM sternocleidomastoid) and the TMJ can refer pain to the temple.  The SCM is used to turn the neck and when inflamed can send pain to the temple.

Question 9

ice pick headaches every 10 min left side of head, left groin pain every 10 min (no swollen nodes). also have 25 y/0 vp shunt left side. help?

Accepted Answer

Shunt may be pulling: The shunt tubing might be being pulled and causing pain at the proximal and distal sites. Its prudent to meet your surgeon to see if they can revise the shunt tubing. But if the shunt has been there for 25 years, it might be best not to tamper with it, if it is working. It really depends on the severity of symptoms, and if your surgeon thinks its coming from the tubing

Question 10

my son has pain top of his head to button of jaw on right side of head his gums are swollen  n  teeth pain he can't bear the pain?

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See a dentist: Sounds like it could be a tooth or gingival abscess.  He should see a dentist asap.

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Swollen in lower back side of head

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72 yrs old female has pain in lower back side of head, neck and upper shoulder areas. what could be causing this?

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Pain in lower back right side of head?

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I had a severe pain in my lower back which left me virtually paralysed for a day then subsided but can not use right side my body. i have issues walking weakness on the right side. then had a sharp severe pain on left side of head. problems seeing out of

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If one lymph node on the back, right side of head is swollen and painful where is it possibly fighting an infection from. sinus?

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Pain in right ear and right side of throat - went away, swollen bumps on back right side of head and neck. ?

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Reasons for swollen nurve on left side of head just above the ear?

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Neck and chest and left side of head itch no swollen or rash help please??? sleep on furry pillows and use baby lotion and wash with dove and nivea

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Right side of head and temple right side swollen it hurts when turn head to the right, comes and goes and feeling like a shooting pain but my temple dont hurt had bacterial phemonia a few weeks ago took medicine for it

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Ice pick headaches every 10 min left side of head, left groin pain every 10 min (no swollen nodes). also have 25 y/0 vp shunt left side. help?

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My son has pain top of his head to button of jaw on right side of head his gums are swollen n teeth pain he can't bear the pain?

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