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What Causes Pain In The Back Of The Head And How To Treat It?

Hi. I am looking for answers for my partner who suffers from debilitating pain in the back of his head. It has been continual for many years, varies from moderate to severe and leaves him dependent on very strong pain medication. No tests have shown anything to cause this and I m just wondering: a) if there s other tests or ideas you may have of the cause of pain in the back of the head or b) how to better manage the constant pain he is in. Thanks
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.

Two common causes for constant Pain in Back of Head are
1. Problems inside Skull
2. Problems in Cervical Spine (Neck Bones)

If we do the following tests, we can find the cause
1. MRI Brain
2. MRI Cervical Spine including CV Junction

Based on the findings of MRI, we have to manage the pain

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain In The Back Of The Head And How To Treat It?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Two common causes for constant Pain in Back of Head are 1. Problems inside Skull 2. Problems in Cervical Spine (Neck Bones) If we do the following tests, we can find the cause 1. MRI Brain 2. MRI Cervical Spine including CV Junction Based on the findings of MRI, we have to manage the pain Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.