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  • 35 Years
  • 31/03/2021

What causes headaches in back of head?

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Poor posture and Tension headache ( most common type of headache. It happens when the muscles in your scalp and neck tighten. This causes pain on the sides and back of your head.)

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Consult a Neurologist

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I've been feeling really weak and lethargic lately, along with this weird heaviness in my head and vibrations throughout my body. On top of that, there's this occasional loss of coordination when I move. What could be causing these symptoms?

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