Occipital Neuralgia
Occipital Neuralgia: Introduction
Occipital Neuralgia:
Occipital neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder caused by
irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the
scalp.
Individuals ... more about Occipital Neuralgia.
Occipital Neuralgia: Chronic pain from injury to the scalp nerve.
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causes, and treatments of Occipital Neuralgia is available below.
Symptoms of Occipital Neuralgia
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- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Prognosis for Occipital Neuralgia
Prognosis for Occipital Neuralgia:
For
most individuals with occipital neuralgia, the pain is eliminated or
reduced with treatment and does not interfere with daily activities.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Occipital Neuralgia Information Page: NINDS)
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Article Excerpts about Occipital Neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder caused by
irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the
scalp.
Individuals with the disorder experience pain originating at the
nape of the neck. The pain, often described as throbbing and
migraine-like, spreads up and around the forehead and scalp.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Occipital Neuralgia Information Page: NINDS)
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