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Can sinusitis make your head feel like it weight 1, 000 pounds?

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Yes, so: You should see a doctor for treatment with decongestant and possibly even antibiotics. Other causes might be occult injury or even tumor, so get medical attention asap.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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