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I keep getting very sharp shooting pains in my head, happening increasingly often lately. sometimes quick, sometimes longer lasting. what is this?
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Head pain: You most probably suffer from idiopathic stabbing headache. You may talk to your MD about all possibilities and treatment.
Answered 6/2/2014
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