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Extremely painful jolts on one area of my head. the pain lasts for less than a second, but they are severe. what is this?
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Depends on location: There are different types of headaches and depending on the location, your doctor will have a good idea on the diagnosis and treatment. You should visit your doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 6/7/2016
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