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What tests would be considered for new onset daily headaches on forehead. for two weeks straight.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

MRI : New onset headache in a patient over 50 years of age and abrupt onset of a new or different type of severe headache are red flags new daily persistent headache you are referring to is characterized by a relatively abrupt onset of headache (within 3-5 days) that does not remit and is persistent. Mri is necessary to rule out the presence of any brain pathology. It is none remarkable most of the time.

Answered 12/12/2013

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