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What type of pathologist should i see to help evaluate the cause of a malnutrition-related orthostatic headache that has lasted for over 2 months ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See internist: First check with an internist to find out the cause and provide the necessary referrals. A pathologist is usually one , aside from reading biopsy specimens, you encounter if an autopsy is needed post morten.

Answered 10/24/2017

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