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Was in a car accident on 11/23/2013. gash on my forehead. ct scans were normal via er. since then, i experience dizziness when i lay, or sit up. also get 'sudden' dizziness, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Yes get checked: The ct scan might have been normal immediately after the accident, but you could have a very small tear in a blood vessel leaking very slowly, have them repeat you ct or mri.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Was in a car accident on 11/23/2013. gash on my forehead. ct scans were normal via er. since then, i experience dizziness when i lay, or sit up. also get 'sudden' dizziness, should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Haider Goussous answered

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