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A member asked:
When is a head injury so serious that you should see a doctor?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Bleeding, skull inju: If there is bleeding, skull injury, parts of brain showing needs emergency visit.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Anytime : If you say head injury, get checked. Certainly with unconsciousness involved. Persistent headache or neurological symptoms.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Open/Closed Head Inj: My HealthTap colleagues mentioned critical factors 2 consider after a head injury in relation 2 seeking care. I'd add that more & more we R learning about importance of getting evaluated after a "closed" head injury - the kind of injury that involves suffering a blow to the head or having your head jerked around a lot - even a "minor" one. (Think: football.) The effects can persist.
Answered 4/1/2016
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