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What causes severe headaches and body aches. it feels as if my head is going to explode and my entire body aches?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Several reasons: you may have the flu, or any of the multitude of causes for headache, you need to be checked by your doctor, good luck

Answered 7/2/2020

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