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What would cause pain up the back of the neck and top of head, and heaviness feel on head after a mini stroke?

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Rule out bleeding: The first thing coming to mind with this symptom complex is subarachnoid hemorrhage (sah). That means bleeding into the fluid spaces overlying the surface of the brain & spinal cord. Sah is very serious & often a warning sign of potentially fatal problems. See your doctor immediately!

Answered 10/12/2012

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