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I was asleep then felt a bang like i got hit by a boxing glub punch in my head "above my neck" like a shock & woke up instintly shood i be concerned?
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Acute head pain.: Acute head pain. First of all, i hope you were not dreaming. If you were not, then if there were any associated symptoms such as visual blurriness, weakness, numbness, and persistent headaches then please seek further medical attention.
Answered 1/26/2013
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