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Head hurts like crazy when bent over, or laughing, etc. but it mostly hurts on lymph nodes of neck and lower jaw. sinus infection?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

See your dentist : Tender nodes suggest an infection, possibly of a lower tooth. Get it checked out.

Answered 3/22/2020

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