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I finished playing a lot of video games and now my head hurts, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eyestrain: Staring at a screen for prolonged periods can cause headaches. Teenagers playing videogames have also been known to neglect food, drink and personal hygiene. Attending to bodily needs may help your headache.

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Answered 9/28/2017

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A member asked:

I finished playing a lot of video games and now my head hurts, should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Abbott and another doctor agreed

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