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I got in a low impact car accident yesterday and since then i have had cloudy thinking, i'm sluggish and really tired. is this a concussion?

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Dr. John Hunter answered

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Concussion: This may represent a concussion. However, you should be seen by a doctor ASAP. A head CT may be needed to rule out an intracranial bleed

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Go to ER: You have a concussion and could have a bleed in the head. You should go to ER and be checked with a CT scan.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2015

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A member asked:

I got in a low impact car accident yesterday and since then i have had cloudy thinking, i'm sluggish and really tired. is this a concussion?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Hunter answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

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