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Occipital Neuralgia

Occipital Neuralgia is chronic pain caused by irritation or compression of the occipital nerves at the back of the head. Symptoms include sharp, shooting pain, tenderness, and scalp sensitivity. Management includes medications, nerve blocks, physical therapy, or surgical decompression in refractory cases.

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