head pain

[tiny727]

i have been having sharp pains in the back  middle part of my head it had been going on for a few days should i be cocerned

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
This could be a case of occipital neuralgia. This usually happens due to spinal nerve compression because of overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, herniated disc, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis, poor posture. You should have a MRI focusing only on C1-3 and also look at C1-2 instability.
A stiff neck due to muscle contraction can also cause occipital headaches. These can be treated with occipital nerve blocks. It can be a variant of migraine.
Though nothing to be alarmed about, this should be investigated. Take care!

[rpooo]

Hi Tiny. Welcome to Medhelp. First I would wanna know if you have ever experienced any sort of head trauma in the past? If you have then you should probably get to a Doctor right away.As long as you haven't then I wouldnt be alarmed much at all. If you keep having this problem for the next couple weeks then surely see a doctor.