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Would sharp head pain caused by anuerysm or tumor hurt more when pushed on the painful area?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not usually: Scalp tenderness is not usually associated with intracranial pathology. Other causes of headache such as sinusitis, tension or neuralgia may have local tenderness. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 4/16/2018

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