Tightness on top of head

Question 1

Can a pinched nerve from a whiplash cause headache and tightness on top of head?

Answer

And much more.: Whiplash injuries have been known to cause an unbelievable assortment of symptoms. I'm sure that yours can be found to be one of them. It is obviously... Read More

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Question 2

Tense neck and tightness feeling on top of head. is this caused by tension? been having it for 2 weeks now.

Answer

Yes: involuntary spasm of the muscles of the back and side of the neck can be caused by stress. Progressive relaxation/meditation. gentle aromatherapy masa... Read More

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Sounds like it...: Tightness, especially at the top of the head is usually your scalp muscles (yes, you DO have muscles in your scalp) spasming. The question is why? N... Read More

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Question 3

I been having pressure and tightness on top of my head and around my head....it also be feeling like something is crawling in my head???

Answer

Head pressure: Could be anything from a migraine or tension headache or something more. Please see your doc to rule out major physical causes and then perhaps a cli... Read More

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Question 4

I feel headach my head skin is tight on the top of my head?

Answer

Concerned: I am concerned for these symptoms. Please call your family doctor for an evaluation or go the your local emergency department.

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Question 5

On dogmatil 50mg 7 years.taper to 25mg. stop 4 weeks ago. now, tight clasping feeling on top of head, sensitive scalp. anxiety or withdrawal symptom?

Answer

Dogmatil: Is an antipsychotic used in europe & japan. Having been on it for that long, it is possible that symptoms are related to withdrawal. Advise talking to... Read More

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Question 6

Snap in top of neck/base of head the other day. had craniotomy 5 weeks ago. it's tight and hurts a bit. it happened when tilting head back. help...

Answer

See neurosurgeon: You need to contact your neurosurgeon. This is likely something related to you recent surgery. Your neurosurgeon is best able to assess possibilities ... Read More

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Question 7

I have had a headache at the top of head for nearly a week it also makes my eyes feel tight it is worrying me can you please help ?

Answer

Headache /eye: Go to doctor /ER/urgent care today. Could be glaucoma, tumor, vascular from carotid stenosis or aneurysm, HTN, DM. Can also be infections like herpe... Read More

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Question 8

Craniotomy 5 weeks ago. tilted my head back 3 days ago heard something snap in top of neck/base of head now it's tight and hurts a bit w/movement. help.

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Prob ok: It's probably nothing and as long as wound is ok it will rob probably be ok. Check with your surgeon.

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Question 9

Stabbing pains in top right side of head started one week ago, usually followed by tight band feeling around back of head. could it be serious?

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Probably not life-: threatening, but all headaches are serious because they impact your functioning so much. 90% of all headaches are tension headaches brought on by stre... Read More

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Question 10

Where is the location of a headache from intracranial hypertension? i have a headache on the top of my head, its not bad just feels tight and achy?

Answer

All over: It's all over but you can't diagnose ich by the location of a headache since it's non-specific and much more common causes produce headaches in the sa... Read More

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Tightness on top of head

Can a pinched nerve from a whiplash cause headache and tightness on top of head?

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Tense neck and tightness feeling on top of head. is this caused by tension? been having it for 2 weeks now.

I been having pressure and tightness on top of my head and around my head....it also be feeling like something is crawling in my head???

I feel headach my head skin is tight on the top of my head?

On dogmatil 50mg 7 years.taper to 25mg. stop 4 weeks ago. now, tight clasping feeling on top of head, sensitive scalp. anxiety or withdrawal symptom?

Snap in top of neck/base of head the other day. had craniotomy 5 weeks ago. it's tight and hurts a bit. it happened when tilting head back. help...

I have had a headache at the top of head for nearly a week it also makes my eyes feel tight it is worrying me can you please help ?

Craniotomy 5 weeks ago. tilted my head back 3 days ago heard something snap in top of neck/base of head now it's tight and hurts a bit w/movement. help.

Stabbing pains in top right side of head started one week ago, usually followed by tight band feeling around back of head. could it be serious?

Where is the location of a headache from intracranial hypertension? i have a headache on the top of my head, its not bad just feels tight and achy?

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