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I bumped my head lightly as i was getting out of the backseat of my car yesterday, could that cause a concussion? i have a headache but nothing else.
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Doubtful: Most concussions by definition require change in mental status, i.e. Loss of consciousness or being dazed. Persistent headaches do need to be worked up by a neurologist.
Answered 12/24/2013
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Mild: Mild traumatic brain injury can occur even after a mild bump on the head. Seeing stars may be a concussion. You don't have to have a loss of consciousness.
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