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What Causes Sharp Pains Through The Lower Right Back Of The Head?

I have been having sharp pains go through the lower right back of the head that shoots over the to left whenever I cough, sneeze and bend over. My sister, great Aunt and now my mother has had a brain anerism (sp?), and now I am concerned since this has started only about three months ago.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to occipital neuralgia.
Occipital neuralgia is a condition in which the nerves that run from the top of the spinal cord up through the scalp, called the occipital nerves, are inflamed.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a dy.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see a neurologist and get evaluated.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Sharp Pains Through The Lower Right Back Of The Head?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to occipital neuralgia. Occipital neuralgia is a condition in which the nerves that run from the top of the spinal cord up through the scalp, called the occipital nerves, are inflamed. I suggest using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a dy. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician