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Ive had head pressure and headaches for almost a year now, i have gone to my pcp who gave me nasal spray. it hasnt helped. what could this be?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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Need ENT evaluation : At the least I would see an ENT who can evaluate you for sinus issues. If he feels that this is not an ENT problem he can schedule for a head CT scan or MRI to complete the evaluation.

Answered 9/12/2018

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A member asked:

Ive had head pressure and headaches for almost a year now, i have gone to my pcp who gave me nasal spray. it hasnt helped. what could this be?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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