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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache
I have a really bad headache.. it s the pounding ones. The weird things is I can feel the pain under my skull. I feel as if something is crawling under my scalp. I m scared to fall asleep. I ve heard of stories regarding aneurysms. Do you think I might be at risk?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Pounding or throbbing headaches, particularly if they are severe, prolonged and recurrent, may indicate migraines.
Migraines can also be associated with abnormal sensations in the skull as well.
Brain aneurysms can also cause headache and other symptoms but in most persons, no symptoms occur in most persons.
The other symptoms that may occur include neck stiffness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting.
It is not as common as migraine so your risk should be low unless you have a family history.
You should visit your doctor to determine the cause of your headaches if they recur.
I hope this helps
Pounding or throbbing headaches, particularly if they are severe, prolonged and recurrent, may indicate migraines.
Migraines can also be associated with abnormal sensations in the skull as well.
Brain aneurysms can also cause headache and other symptoms but in most persons, no symptoms occur in most persons.
The other symptoms that may occur include neck stiffness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting.
It is not as common as migraine so your risk should be low unless you have a family history.
You should visit your doctor to determine the cause of your headaches if they recur.
I hope this helps
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