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I get sudden sharp pain in the back of my head with any physical activity. its very sudden and excrutiating worst pain of my life what could it be?
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Could be serious: Assuming this has just started happening, you need to be seen immediately in an ED. If it has been going on for weeks, you can make an appointment but go to the ED if it comes and stays or gets worse.
Answered 6/11/2015
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