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Pain on back of head rightside
Hi, from 2-3 months I have been experiencing a pain in nerves at back of my head on right side and it is sore to touch. Sometimes I also experience a pain in neck, around the temples, nose on the same side. This pain stays for 2-3 days (not always very sharp during the entire time but fluctuating) and then becomes a bit mild and then comes again. Am not even able to sleep on that side when its paining. A very few times, the pain has also occured at both sides on the back of head. During the lockdown period, had carried huge weight sometimes and used to do exercises, not sure if this could be something related to any nerve stretch or something? Can someone advise on what the issue seems like and how can I remedy?
Headaches on the back of head (occipital region) are usually due to stress, injury related to muscle tightness or pinching of nerves
You can start with a pain killer like naproxen 500mg twice daily for 2-3 days and observe for improvement in symptoms
Meanwhile avoid lifting weights and minimise stress.
Next Steps
You can opt for my consultation after this period as proper evaluation is required to recommend further treatment
Health Tips
do not take painkillers more than necessary as it leads to stomach disturbances
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