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What is this burning sensation in the back of my head?

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occipital neuralgia: While several conditions could cause someone to have burning sensation in the back of the head, occipital neuralgia is definitely part of the differential diagnosis. Go get checked by a neurologist.

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Answered 12/25/2020

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