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I have a terrible headache what would be the cause.?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Several reasons: It depends on how long you have- moreover if it is that severe you should go to er immediately as you be having subarachnoid hemorrhage or a tumor -- do not want to scare you, but you need get checked.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/19/2016

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