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I am wondering if i should try to go to a doctor and see if i should remove a b.b. gun bullet from my head? it sometimes causes me to have headaches.

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: The sooner, the better.

Answered 8/11/2018

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A member asked:

I am wondering if i should try to go to a doctor and see if i should remove a b.b. gun bullet from my head? it sometimes causes me to have headaches.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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