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What Causes Pain And Tightness Behind The Head?

The back of my head feels tight and hurts every time I breathe, almost as if you were sucking really hard on a straw and it just constricted on itself. It all started when I sucked in my stomach one day for about 1-2 hours and the pain in my head has never gone away. It has been about 3 months now and I suffer from headaches everyday. It has gotten worse to the point that I feel dizzy all the time and I have developed pain on the left side of my head next to the ear. My stomach is also bloated everyday. I think it is from my stomach now subconsciously sucking itself in all the time. I m almost certain this all has something to do with my breathing. Can somebody please help?
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Thee symptoms seem to be related to occipital neuralgia.
Occipital neuralgia is most commonly caused by pinched nerves in the root of a person's neck.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain .
I also suggest physical therapy and massage.

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 Pain And Tightness Behind The Head?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Thee symptoms seem to be related to occipital neuralgia. Occipital neuralgia is most commonly caused by pinched nerves in the root of a person s neck. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain . I also suggest physical therapy and massage. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician