Question 1

when the back of your head gets numb and hurts what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Assuming that numbness is persistent,  there is likely a pinched nerve in upper part of neck which can cause numbness as well as pain.

Question 2

what does it mean when you have headaches and hurts the back of your head sometimes and makes you want to close your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Neck spasms: In a young person, you need to consider if you also have neck spasms. These muscles attach to the back of the head and can lead to head pain along the back of the head when they tighten up. This is a type of tension type headache. Relaxation techniques, muscle massage, heat can help.

Question 3

white ulcer on the back of my tongue on the soft palate for a week. it seeps blood from various red dots on the ulcer when i put manuka honey on, otherwise it only hurt when touched. i thought honey was meant to heal ulcers?

Accepted Answer

In your case: In your case obviously not.   Important that you be seen by the appropriate specialist, in your case an Ear/Nose/Throat specialist, for differential diagnosis.  Once the cause of your "ulcer" has been determined the appropriate treatment can be administered.  Please make an immediate appointment.

Question 4

i have bumps in the back of my tongue 2 on each side , and my throat hurts , what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

Infection!: Most likely viral, although\infected sinus drainage can cause this.  If viral, it should clear within days.  If it does not, see your pcp!

Question 5

my ears hurt and my is sore & i have wart lookin bumps on the back of my tongue what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: You should see a physician.  They could be your circumvallate papillae which may be inflamed.  To be sure see your doctor.

Question 6

what does it mean when you have white pockets in the back of your mouth and swollen and closing?

Accepted Answer

ENT: Can't tell without seeing lesions.  Ask your physician to refer you to an ear/nose/throat specialist.

Question 7

what is the pain called when you move your jaw to the right too many times and it hurts at the back of your mouth and in your jaw?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible that you have TMJ syndrome or some form of arthritis in your jaw. See a dentist if concerned. Or stop moving your jaw intentionally in a direction that hurts.

Question 8

i'm not sure, but should the back of your mouth hurt after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

It certainly can - : You can have some referred pain from the procedure, and also some injections are given  more posterior to where the surgical incisions are and you may be feeling some of the soreness from having multiple injections as well.

Question 9

i have a black spot in back of mouth i don't know what it is but it doesn't hurt or anything. it just bothers me?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You need to see a doctor and have them check this to make sure it is not a cancer or other serious problem in the mouth. It is probably just an area of darker pigmentation but you need to make sure.

Question 10

the back of my mouth hurts when i swallow. why?

Accepted Answer

Ouch: Consider a oral ulcer, strep throat, fungal infection, post nasal drip from allergies.

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What does it mean if the back of your mouth hurts

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When the back of your head gets numb and hurts what does that mean?

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What does it mean when you have headaches and hurts the back of your head sometimes and makes you want to close your eyes?

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White ulcer on the back of my tongue on the soft palate for a week. it seeps blood from various red dots on the ulcer when i put manuka honey on, otherwise it only hurt when touched. i thought honey was meant to heal ulcers?

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I have bumps in the back of my tongue 2 on each side , and my throat hurts , what does this mean ?

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My ears hurt and my is sore & i have wart lookin bumps on the back of my tongue what does this mean ?

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What does it mean when you have white pockets in the back of your mouth and swollen and closing?

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What is the pain called when you move your jaw to the right too many times and it hurts at the back of your mouth and in your jaw?

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I'm not sure, but should the back of your mouth hurt after wisdom teeth removal?

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I have a black spot in back of mouth i don't know what it is but it doesn't hurt or anything. it just bothers me?

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The back of my mouth hurts when i swallow. why?

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