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A member asked:

Is a helmet really going to prevent brain damage in a bad motorcycle crash? or can it keep you alive braindead?

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Yes: Helmets can reduce the risk of brain injury after an accident.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

11 year old son up until 4am watching TV. Went on motorcycle ride with loose helmet bumped down on his head.Then had a headache that doesn't seem to go away with motrin and has a low grade fever 100.4. Feels fine otherwise. Chin to chest fine?

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A member asked:

Brain damage i play semi professional rugby. Since we don't wear helmets, is there going to be any long term brain damage I should be worried about?

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A member asked:

Is there a helmet that slows down brain waves? I have Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and I want a way to slow down my brain waves whenever I need to.

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A member asked:

Baby w/ helmet rolled out of laundry basket onto the tile floor, landed on her face, has fat lip, bleeding lip stopped she seems ok. Brain injury? Er?

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A member asked:

Had to reword my question. On apixaban. Can a slight bump on the head, like bumping it to get into the car or a bump that doesn't knock me unconscious cause a brain bleed while on thinners? I'm paranoid now feeling like I need a helmet while on these?

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