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Which consultants can you get to see for your severe headaches, at the emergency department?

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It depends: It depends upon the cause of your severe headaches. Most headaches are handled appropriately by the emergency department physicians. If someone has a more complicated case, they may require consultation with a neurologist or, if they have a surgical problem, a neurosurgeon.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Which consultants can you get to see for your severe headaches, at the emergency department?

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