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What does it mean when i feel pressure in my head when i lay down? and what do u do about it??

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not clear: You have not mentioned where you feel the pressure. If you have some pain in the face or in the forehead this could be a sinus infection .Would not rely on this however and would see your doc

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Answered 4/2/2015

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