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I was punched in the head twice last night. i applied ice and went to sleep. i woke up sore. do i need to get it checked or should i be ok?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Injury: If soreness is all you have to report, and that you slept and woke up normally i see no reason to go to the doctor.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I was punched in the head twice last night. i applied ice and went to sleep. i woke up sore. do i need to get it checked or should i be ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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