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Hit my head on guitar behind me, after jolting from a friendly slap from friend, i am recovering from concussion from months ago should i be worried?

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If it is concussion: it only transitory , will not have residual neurological deficiency , to make sure see a neurologist and then don't worrey .

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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