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I don't have dadruff, but a large knot at the base of my skull and a migraine.
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Trauma: There are several conditions that can cause the symptoms that you described. Although some may be benign, there are others that should be treated. I suggest you see your primary care doctor as soon as these symptoms appear.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Need an exam: Regards the "large knot" at the base of your skull, this is something that a physician would have to see and examine and giving you a list of possible causes won't be very helpful for you. I'm not certain what your question is regards migraine but here is a link with patient information about the diagnosis and treatment of headaches: http://bit.ly/1sAz8on and migraine: http://bit.ly/13oUaOJ
Answered 1/8/2015
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Common: most if not all of my patients with migraines have tenderness and "knotts" at the base of their neck. In fact, if you inject that area during a bad migraine attack it takes the pain away. sometimes, you can have tenderness and a knott in this area due to a genetic condition called an arnold chiari malformation, which leads to migraines. May be a good idea to get MRI of upper spine to see
Answered 1/9/2015
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