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The right side of my head - from my temple towards the back of my skull has been mildly painful to the touch for two months. should i see a doctor?
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Yes: See your doctor for an evaluation since it has been going on so long.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Temporal arteritis: Temporal arteritis is one of the causes in this age group if blurred vision is also associated with it.
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