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I get a sharp pain on the top off my head when i cough, what could this be?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Coughing: Can cause the head to hurt, especially if one has been coughing for days.If this persists, you must see a doctor to treat your cough and to make sure there is nothing more serious going on.

Answered 12/9/2015

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A member asked:

I get a sharp pain on the top off my head when i cough, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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