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Q: Father's Spontaneous Headaches have me Worried...

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 17th, 2006

My dad described above is having a sharp stabbing pain in the right side of his head. It comes and goes but doesn't last very long. i'm very worried. Shpuld I be or am I overreacting.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 29th, 2006

Headache, Migraines, Sinus Conditions Answer A859

Headaches have many possible causes. Even extreme migraines might be helped with a change in diet: staying away from caffeine, soy, and other foods can help alleviate chronic headaches. Your father's pre-existing conditions seems more dangerous than spontaneous headaches. Nonetheless, you may seek help from his primary physician.

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