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For the past 2 days i have had an occasional dull pain in the lower back of my head. could it be a problem from pet allergies, or should i worry?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not from allergy: You could have sprained your neck. However if the problem gets worse or lasts more than a couple of weeks, you should see your doctor re. It.

Answered 8/27/2013

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A member asked:

For the past 2 days i have had an occasional dull pain in the lower back of my head. could it be a problem from pet allergies, or should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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