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Take the following symptoms seriously. If you cannot see your health care provider immediately, go to the emergency room or call 911 if: This is the first headache you have every had in your life and it interferes with your daily activities; Your ...
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The parent or caregiver should call the child's pediatrician or neurologist when the child has these symptoms or conditions: headache pain that interrupts sleep early morning vomiting without an upset stomach worsening headache symptoms headaches ...
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system. The training a neurologist receives enables the individual to recognize nervous system malfunctions, to accurately diagnose the nature of the dysfunction (such as disease or injury), and to treat the malady.
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