A tendon pain in the back of the head often refers to neuralgia in the back of the head, which may be caused by localized cold, herpes zoster, occipital neuralgia, falling pillow and other reasons.
1. Cold: the back of the head muscle spasm can be manifested at night when the neck is cold. After the onset of the patient to pay attention to the cold to keep warm, through the local hot compresses after the symptoms will gradually improve.
2. Herpes zoster: This disease is caused by herpes zoster virus infection, and neuralgia at the back of the head can occur at the onset. Antiviral treatment, such as acyclovir, ganciclovir, etc., should be given after clear diagnosis.
3. Occipital neuralgia: this disease is related to viral infection, demyelination and other reasons, when the pain is severe, pain medication can be used, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin sodium and so on.
4. Falling pillow: falling pillow at night when sleeping, the neck for a long time pulling may be manifested as neuralgia in the back of the head, usually after resting for a period of time will return to normal.
When the neuralgia in the back of the head is serious, you should consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor’s treatment and medication.