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When is a headache something to worry about? i've had one (along with pain in my lower left side ) for a couple of weeks. #miserable

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Neurologic symptoms: Headaches are common, approaching 100% of people have headaches. It would be serious if accompanied by neurologic symptoms, such as weakness, numbness, trouble speaking or seeing. See your physician for an exam, and treatment. It could be an extended migraine.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Ive had small headaches for about a long time, maybe a year now. Usually theyre brief with a somewhat throbbing. They go away on their own, They sometimes happen a lot in one day and sometimes once in a while. Mostly happens on my left side. 17yr M?

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