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I was punch at my head but i dont feel dizzy when hitting just feel the pain at the head and it swell afterward...concussion?and can it make me dumber

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Dr. William Singer answered

Head injury: what you are describing is a head injury, not a brain injury (concussion) You have local pain and swelling which is likely due to fluid under the muscles of the scalp. this type of injury cannot make you dumber.

Dr Kanter agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

I was punch at my head but i dont feel dizzy when hitting just feel the pain at the head and it swell afterward...concussion?and can it make me dumber

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Singer answered

Dr Kanter agreed

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