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About once a week i get these head splitting headaches, should i be worried?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious. You should discuss these with your physician. He/she will thoroughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.

Answered 10/25/2012

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Dr. Brijesh Chandwani answered

Specializes in Orofacial Pain

Migraines: Splitting headaches every week should definitely be addressed right away. One main risk factor for chronic headaches are episodic headaches.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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A member asked:

About once a week i get these head splitting headaches, should i be worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. Brijesh Chandwani answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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