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I'm having severe sharp pains in the back of my neck and head whenever it is exposed to sunlight, what could this be caused by?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Neck pain: Do you have any skin changes on the neck? If not this may be something else. It may be prudent to see a doctor.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/3/2016

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A member asked:

I'm having severe sharp pains in the back of my neck and head whenever it is exposed to sunlight, what could this be caused by?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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