Back of head pain

[liz1985]

My problem is that for the past three days I have been experiencing pain in the back part of my head, Right above my neck. It is mainly on the right side. The pain that I am experiencing feels like the back of my head is being weighed down by something, and I also feel a little dizzy and the area where the pain is at is swollen. I did not bump my head or anything, so I do not know what could be causing this unusual pain. I have been putting a ice pak on the back of my head and it doesnt seem to be helping. Could you give me an Idea of what this could possibly be?

[liz1985]

I am ok just still having the pain in the back of my head/ ok i am continuing with the ice packs. thank you very much for your advice.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How are you?
The pain and swelling could be due a lipoma which is benign tumor of the fatty tissue. Another possibility is a sebaceous cyst.
The exact cause can be identified only after a clinical examination. Please continue with the ice packs and take OTC pain killer for pain.
If the swelling does not subside please get it checked out. Take care!