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For 2 years i've had a constant pressure in my head that only goes away for short periods of time after meals, what's wrong?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

Type of headache: You have chronic headaches, which simply get better with a carbohydrate load. If you haven't seen a neurologist, do so. These are pretty much always benign.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/30/2016

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Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

Don't know: Could be nothing or metabolic. Talk to your pcp. Get a scan and lab work up.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

For 2 years i've had a constant pressure in my head that only goes away for short periods of time after meals, what's wrong?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Dr Brown agreed

Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

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