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Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Head
8/13/07 #10 - Sharp pains on left side of head?
Full Question:
For the past about 18 hours I have been having sharp pains on the left side of my head. It is not constant and did not keep me up last night. They go from my temple up a little. Just wondering if it could be serious. Thanks, Carisa.
Answer:
Dear Carisa;
There are over 150 conditions that can cause headaches. Some are serious, some are not. Usually, headaches aren't an indication of a serious condition, BUT there is no way to know that until you see a doctor. I wish we had an easy a...
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