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Why does your vein throb on the side of your head when you have a headache?
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Vessels give pain: Headache is usually due to pain in vessels. These vessels are located superficially on the sides of the head and give throbbing pain. I have not seen any other better explanations. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/29/2014
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