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Concussion month ago.ct was normal.i feel dizzy, have a salty feeling in mouth, no headakes.am i worrying too much about how i feel, im scared to go out?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Concussion: Depending on the severity of the concussion, symptoms last for six to eight weeks, perhaps longer. Don't worry, brain will heal by itself.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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A member asked:

Concussion month ago.ct was normal.i feel dizzy, have a salty feeling in mouth, no headakes.am i worrying too much about how i feel, im scared to go out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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