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Can headaches be serious?

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Dr. Mark Sacher answered

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Yes: Headaches can sometimes lead to death, paralysis, cognitin=ve changes. That is why it is vital to determine cause of headache, etc: brain tumor, cerebral aneurysm, high blood pressure, cerebral bleed, closed head trauma, severe neck injuries.

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Answered 7/1/2017

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