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I am scared i have cavernous sinus thrombosis because i picked my nose and now i have head pain. thoughts?
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No risk, no worries: Cavernous sinus thrombosis is an extremely rare problem and it doesn't result from picking one's nose. There must be a hundred more likely causes of your pain, most of them not serious. Of course see your doctor if it continues or becomes severe, or if you otherwise remain concerned. Best wishes!
Answered 8/15/2015
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