What it is
Headache referred from structures in the neck. Location alone does not establish the diagnosis and migraine and other headache types must be considered.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Pain beginning in the neck or skull base and spreading into the head
- Often more prominent on one side
- Restricted neck movement
- Aggravation with selected neck positions or movements
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When is prompt medical assessment needed?
Major trauma, progressive weakness, loss of sensation, new bladder or bowel control changes, fever or rapid deterioration require medical guidance.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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