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I have a sharp throbbing pain in my head. what could be the reason?

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MIGRAINE OR CLUSTER: You should seek medical help for throbing headache.You may have migraine or cluster headache and may need evaluation and proper treatment if you dont have any history of head trauma.

Answered 3/26/2013

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