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I have burning sores on the back left side of my scalp along with headache and stiff neck what could be the cause?

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Dr. Mason Gasper answered

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Headache/stiff nexk: You will need an evaluation by a physician and not knowing other details (e.g. How quickly symptoms are progressing, presence of fever, other infectious manifestations) would recommend this be done asap to consider meningitis.

Answered 2/9/2017

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A member asked:

I have burning sores on the back left side of my scalp along with headache and stiff neck what could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mason Gasper answered

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