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I have been having stabbing pains on both sides of back part of my head when i laugh. i get such pains mostly when i laugh during a physical activitie?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Cough and headache: If you have these headaches when you laugh, cough, or bear down as if having a bowel movement, I would suggest you be evaluated.

Answered 2/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have been having stabbing pains on both sides of back part of my head when i laugh. i get such pains mostly when i laugh during a physical activitie?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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