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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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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.
Answered 6/20/2015
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