Lynn, MA
A 34-year-old male asked:
I hit the top of my head then heard a crack in back of my head near my neck it hurts like a headache in back of my head what could this be?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Get an Xray!!: As soon as possible!! You need to visit one of the urgent care facilities (North Shore Hospital?) and get an xray of your cervical spine with "ODONTOID VIEWS!!!!! Write this down and take it with you! Go NOW Hope this helps...!
Dr Z
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