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The back of my head feels bruised and tender to touch, had no injury to head. got epidural blood patch due to csf leak about 4 weeks ago. what do i do?
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Occipital neuralgia?: The treatment for occipital neuralgia is specific, making an accurate diagnosis essential for pain relief. See a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.
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