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I am experiencing tightness in the rear of my head followed usually by tingling sensation. what could this be?
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Seek urgent care : I would recommend seeking urgent care to rule out any serious organic diseases.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Acute or chronic: If the symptoms have been of few days duration and progressive without relief then see a neurologist quickly. If symptoms have been intermittent for months then likelihood of cervical osteoarthritis causing nerve pinching is high. Still neurologist will be helpful.
Answered 9/15/2013
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