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Why Im having headache on the backside.. which tests need to be done to detect why it is causing??? And why
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Headache over the back of your head (“suboccipital” region) that are severe and worsen with coughing or straining can be due to a Chiari malformation. Rarer causes of headache could tumors or cysts - and the chances of someone having that would depend on the presence of other symptoms and signs. In most cases, there is no sinister finding, and simple painkillers will suffice.
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Visit a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon to get evaluated clinically and decide whether an MRI is necessary
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