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My head in the right back is hurt sometimes, like headache but more something big hitting on it. what it would be?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Headache: A headache in the occipital area or lower back of the head can be referred pain from sinus congestion but also can be from muscle tension in the shoulder. See your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Answered 3/23/2013

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A member asked:

My head in the right back is hurt sometimes, like headache but more something big hitting on it. what it would be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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