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I have got many pains on the sides of my head for every single little thing i do. just by randomly shaking my head. i have around a month. why is it??

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Please see your: doctor. There are many possible causes for this and without an examination it would be impossible to diagnose. Some reasons would not be serious and others could be.

Answered 12/17/2014

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