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My son says he has this pulsin sensation in his head. he says it's like if his head is getting bigger and smaller like a pulsing sensation.treatment?

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Quick answer: There are of course many causes for this. I would try some Ibuprofen brand med for now and have this evaluated . Migraine can present in this fashion, so can some forms of tension headaches. If it is a longer history please have it evaluated.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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