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What causes a headache in the lower back part of my head ? never had this kind of headache before this is second day in a row ! please help ?

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Back of head headach: It is hard to know the answer without more information, but tension headache and occipital neuralgia both can affect the back of the head. Hope that helps!

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Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

What causes a headache in the lower back part of my head ? never had this kind of headache before this is second day in a row ! please help ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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