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Stapping pain in my left side of brain been going for 3 days and pressure i feel am in us for dad surgery i dont have insurance cant afford ct scan

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Head pain: Can you kindly expand on these symptoms you describe, like where is the pressure & itching?. You might not even need CT scan. Any other symptoms such as fainting or nausea?. Hope your Dad does well.

Answered 4/28/2015

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