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It's day three of a pounding headache? what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Prem Gupta answered

See a neurologist: Most likely migraine unless this is a first ever headache of you life which could be serious. In either case see a neurologist.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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