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Playing football going to tackle a boy bigger than him and hit his head on the boys hip he has sharp spine pains , headaches, and feels sick. help?

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see a doctor: See a doctor as soon as possible. Go to the er if need be. Consider calling 911, especially if any numbness, tingling, weakness, trouble walking, blurred or double vision, trouble staying awake.

Answered 10/16/2013

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