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Every so often i get a single pulse headpain, left side. pain mild - moderate. only lasts 1-2 seconds. what could the cause be?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Spasm: Usually caused by spasm of one of the muscles in your scalp

Answered 12/29/2016

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A member asked:

Every so often i get a single pulse headpain, left side. pain mild - moderate. only lasts 1-2 seconds. what could the cause be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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