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Sharp stabbing pains in head that only last a few seconds and then go away, and then come back. im 19 a sign of a brain tumor?

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Headache: Probably ice pick headaches. Get an evaluation by your doctor to be sure.

Dr Woods and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2013

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Dr. Soren Singel answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

No: These symptoms most likely are scalp muscle cramps, not symptoms of a brain tumor.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

Sharp stabbing pains in head that only last a few seconds and then go away, and then come back. im 19 a sign of a brain tumor?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Dr Woods and another doctor agreed

Dr. Soren Singel answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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