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I hit my head a lot, sometimes very hard. should i be worried? will this make me unintelligent or dumber?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It won't harm you: Unless you have concussions. If you are just hitting your head you won't be dumber and should be fine

Answered 9/13/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

How hard?: Do hit your head deliberately? Significant blows to the head can effect brain function.

Answered 11/2/2018

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