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I was sitting on the bathtub and slipped and hit the back of my head. i have a bad headache and all i want to do is sleep.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need appt. asap: You need to go the emergency dept as you may have a concussion and or even a more serious slow bleed or sub dural hematoma (sdh) . Do not fall asleep and get this evaluated asap. Best wishes.

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Answered 6/13/2021

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