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Jabbing headaches on top left side of the head?

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Mustbe examined: requires an examination, testing, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Can be any number of issues from migraine to to neurological exam. If it only lasts a few seconds it may be related to scalp muscle spasm,

Answered 10/25/2017

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