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Is it possible to get concussion from shaking your own head. after shaking my head i got a bit dizzy, had a mild headache, i also felt a bit nauseous.
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Yes: the whole concept of "shaken baby syndrome" is based on this possibility.
Answered 12/13/2017
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Possible?Yes.Likely?: No.Dizziness is caused by head shaking is often accompanied by nausea(kids getting off amusement park rides experience dizziness and vomiting).These symptoms are not from concussion but are from a transient disruption of the ears balance system.You are OK.
Answered 8/3/2017
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