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I hit the back of my head falling backwards in a chair in grade school. should they have examined me?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

No necessarily: A minor head injury does not necessarily require examination. If there is no loss of consciousness or prolonged symptoms following minor head trauma evaluation by physician is not necessary.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I hit the back of my head falling backwards in a chair in grade school. should they have examined me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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