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I hit my head last night..and now have a headache. is there any concern for a concussion?

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Dr. Stephen Camacho answered

Concussion: You don't have to have a loss of consciousness to have suffered a minor concussion. A headache is a very common after effect of a concussion. Any headache that is severe and intolerable after a head injury needs to be evaluated by a physician.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I hit my head last night..and now have a headache. is there any concern for a concussion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Camacho answered

Dr Cordero agreed

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