A member asked:

My head feels like it's pounding and i get a headache when i put slight pressure on it like when i lay down and rest my head on my hand. why?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Headache ?: Can be very common , but if it is bothersome at least try to see u physician for evaluation and advise.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 11/30/2016

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Headaches: This article discusses some of the common headaches: http://www.Health.Com/health/condition-article/0, 20327041, 00.Html. This sounds like a classic cluster headache: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/cluster-headache/ds00487. The article discusses some treatment solutions for this very annoying and painful type of headache.

Dr Dowd and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/30/2016

5.2k views

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A member asked:

My head feels like it's pounding and i get a headache when i put slight pressure on it like when i lay down and rest my head on my hand. why?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Morton Levitt answered

Dr Dowd and another doctor agreed

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