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If you got hit pretty hard and blacked out while you were drunk. how do you know if you've had a concussion or just had too much to drink?
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I would encourage: You to be evaluated w history. The combination of head injury followed by period that you were either unconscious or in an altered state could represent a concussion or concussion ; alcohol -related blackout. Possible concussion sxs: + or – loss of consciousness, headache / pressure, can't recall event, dizziness, v coordination, ringing ears, confusion, slurred speech, nausea / vomiting, fatigue.
Answered 9/4/2017
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Hard to say: Black outs if they preceeded the knock on the head are probably alcohol related. I would talk with my doctor and track any symptoms and signs of cognitive issues in the next 2 weeks. Balance, vision issues, inattentiveness, fatigue, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, etc.
Answered 6/14/2016
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