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I'm having a burning sensation and slight headache in right side of back of my head, what is wrong?

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Occipital neuralgia: Irritation of the occipital nerve or another pain sensitve structure in the area may be the cause.

Answered 3/31/2021

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I'm having a burning sensation and slight headache in right side of back of my head, what is wrong?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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