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What can cause pain in the head on the left side that moves from neck to temple?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Occipital HA's: Muscle tension can put pressure on the occipital nerve & so can facet arthritis in the c-spine. They start in the neck or base odf the skull (occiput) and go up & over the top of ur head and settles behind the eyes. C a neurologist 4 eval & c-spine x-rays 2 b sure.

Answered 10/23/2018

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A member asked:

What can cause pain in the head on the left side that moves from neck to temple?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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