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My son has a chiari 1 malformation and a cyst in the middle of his brain hes getting headaches at least a couple times a week should i b worried?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Headaches: If headaches are increased in number, duration, or strength see your neurosurgeon.

Answered 1/17/2014

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A member asked:

My son has a chiari 1 malformation and a cyst in the middle of his brain hes getting headaches at least a couple times a week should i b worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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