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Pulsating feeling in head while bending over. no pain or headache just extreme pressure. any idea what may cause this?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Dehydration: The most likely answer is that you are dehydrated. Drink water, and noncaffeinated, sugarless , nonalcohol beverages. Another possibility is your blood pressure is elevated, have it checked.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 11/15/2018

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