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What would cause neck and back of the head pain and pressure when straining as in bowel movements , bending and exercise this happens periodically?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

NECK PAIN : There are several causes of neck pains: make sure your BP is normal, check for muscle strain like torticolis, meningitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, disc problems, infections, injury, tumor, spinal cord compression, etc. You need to see md and be examined.

Answered 12/17/2020

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A member asked:

What would cause neck and back of the head pain and pressure when straining as in bowel movements , bending and exercise this happens periodically?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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