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What could be causing this mild pulsing sensation in the left part of my head?

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Dr. Mehmet Berk answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

See a doctor: I would suggest you to seea physician, preferably a neurologist. There may be multiple reasons for this problem, and they need to be worked up by a specialist.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

What could be causing this mild pulsing sensation in the left part of my head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mehmet Berk answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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