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I've had a headache for 3 days and feeling very dizzy and off balance. should i go to the er?

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Dr. Christopher Dowd answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: You should get checked out at an er or urgent care center promptly.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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