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A 17-year-old female asked:

Extreme head ache on right side behind eye and back of skull, feels like a basketball in my skull pounding against brain? could it be a migraine or?

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Dr. Scott Sauer
Dr. Scott Saueranswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Yes, but....: you may me describing a migraine but if this is a new headache for you then you need to see your doctor to check for more serious issues first.
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