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The back of my head like the top of my neck area and next to it hurt everytime i cough. what causes this? should i be worried about this? its been going on for 2-3 days?

Q: the back of my head like the top of my neck area and next to it hurt everytime i cough. what causes this? should i be worried about this? its been going on for 2-3 days?

: Have your PCP or your ENT doctor examine you if this continues for another few days, or call them for advice.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Have your PCP or your ENT doctor examine you if this continues for another few days, or call them for advice.

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 1/21/2023

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A member asked:

The back of my head like the top of my neck area and next to it hurt everytime i cough. what causes this? should i be worried about this? its been going on for 2-3 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

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