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I woke up with a pain on the left side of head from temple back about 2 inches. it hurts to touch but i haven't hit it on anything. should i goto doc?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: Any significant pain should be evaluated.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/29/2013

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A member asked:

I woke up with a pain on the left side of head from temple back about 2 inches. it hurts to touch but i haven't hit it on anything. should i goto doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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