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Are these short sharp bursts of pain in my head something serious?
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Could be....: Headache could be form of migraine, sinusitis, ear infection, brain tumor, stress-induced muscle tension, neuralgia, early herpes zoster (shingles), tooth pain, eye problem...The point being, it's complicated. See a doctor. Also, check my prior answers about headache.
Answered 4/1/2023
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