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No recent injury but have had sudden neck stiffness, extreme pressure in the back of my head & dizziness. for over a week what may the cause of this?

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Dr. Nadine Halliburton-foster answered

Many causes: Muscle spasm, strained neck, sinusitis

Dr Cremers and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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