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Headaches on the left side of the head every month. what to do?

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Get examined: Headaches which always on the same side (right or left does not matter) raises suspicion for structural brain disease such as tumor, vascular malformation etc. Regardless of headache frequency, if 100% are on the same side, you need a brain scan even if you have a normal neurologic examination.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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