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Ever since last night i've been getting these quick 5-10 second attacks of sharp pain in the back left of my head, localized to one area. cause?
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Hard to say: Perhaps a vascular spasm.?? Hard to say without an exam and good history. Did you have any head injury? Need some more information. Try symptomatic treatment like ice to see if this helps
Answered 7/22/2016
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