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Hitting myself in the head with a hammer, can this be bad?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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TBI: Yes, There is potential for a traumatic brain injury if one strikes head with a hammer.

Answered 9/8/2020

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A member asked:

Hitting myself in the head with a hammer, can this be bad?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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