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Which nerves are responsible for causing headaches?
The nerves responsible for causing headaches are the trigeminal nerve and the occipital nerve.
Am Occipital HA mean?
Occipital HA stands for occipital headache, which refers to a type of headache that originates from the back of the head or base of the skull. These headaches can be caused by various factors such as muscle tension, nerve irritation, or underlying medical conditions. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment of occipital headaches.
Can occipital pain be associated with optic neuritis?
Occipital pain is typically not associated with optic neuritis, which is inflammation of the optic nerve that can cause vision changes and eye pain. Occipital pain is more likely due to causes such as tension headaches, migraines, or cervical spine issues. However, if there are other neurological symptoms present, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation.
What is the occipital nerve?
its the nerve that connects the eye to the brain
What you see is carried to the occipital lobe by the what?
Optic nerve
What parts of the body are affected by damage to the occipital nerve?
The eyes.
Cervical spinal nerve 3 what is its function?
third occipital
If the greater occipital nerve is clipped for migraines is there any side effects?
what are the side effects of clipping the occipital ner e
What you see is carried to the occipital lobe by the?
optic nerve (at the back of the eye) which then crosses at the optic chiasm. From this point, the optic tracts travel to the lateral geniculate nucleus, and then on to the visual cortex in the occipital lobe.
What lobe is responsible for receiving impulses from the nerve of the eye?
The Olfactory bulb via the olfactory nerves in the nose.
What is wrong if you have a hard lump 1 inch above your hairline and it hurts when there is pressure on it and you are starting to get headaches?
If pressing on it causes shooting pains to the side or top of your head (and that is where the headaches occur), you could have an occipital neuroma and should see a neurologist. Does it ever drain pus? It could be a form of acne or a sebaceous cyst. Family history of headaches? Migraine headaches? Family history of brain aneurysms?
What nerve carries signals from the from the retina to the brain?
Occipital nerve. It is the second cranial nerve.
