A member asked:

So i've been recently experiencing a throbbing pain that follows my pulse in the back of my head. i've been hiking recently and i've noticed it for the first time. i have never gotten it before and i am very fit. should i be worried. dehydration?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Pulsatile HA HIKE: Could be altitude sickness. Need more info. Keep diary and discuss with team. ESP if you sweat, and it is the worst headache you have had and you heart speeds up & skips beats. Read about Pheochromocytoma but VERY rare.

Answered 10/22/2020

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