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How can you know how serious a fall or hit on the head is?
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Head injury: Head injury is serious if one has loss of consciuosness afterit or fi there is any evidence of fracture or change is sensorium, vomting after the head injury and headaches. If you ar not sure you should see your doctor butohterwise atleast call and speak to your doctor.
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