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Whenever i touch the back of my head i feel a really strong pulse. is this normal?
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Throbbing Gristle: What part of the back of your head?Towards the top? The bottom?In the center?More out towards the edges?How hard do you press?Standing or lying?Daytime,night time or all the time?How long has this been occurring?Anyone looked at the back of your head?Recent infections?Any mass or swelling?Is that pulse equal to your heartbeat?Or you're pressing so hard you feel the pulse that's in your finger!
Answered 8/30/2015
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