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I was in a car accident about 3 hours ago, i got rear ended and pushed into the car in front of me. i am extremely sleepy, should i worry?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

MayB: Even if this was low impact if you hit ur head at all u nheed eval, also a flex/ext neck injury can also cause this so b sure u have been fully evaluated. If all is ok, follow the plan of care from ur pcp or the er doc.

Answered 3/9/2013

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A member asked:

I was in a car accident about 3 hours ago, i got rear ended and pushed into the car in front of me. i am extremely sleepy, should i worry?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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