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I keep getting an ice pick headache...about 3 inches from the top of my ear. should i be worried about brain tumor? has happened 3 consecutive nights

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

MD: Headache very non-specific symptom. If symptoms persist, or progress beyond a few days, see MD soon. Brain tumor possible but statistically unlikely.

Answered 11/13/2018

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