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Can bumping your head actually damage your brain?
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How hard? How often?: It depends on how hard. A fall or a punch or kick to the head can certainly be dangerous. A mild bump on the kitchen cabinet is not likely to cause much harm. Multiple blows to the head can cause lead to damage over time. See articles on Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion in Athletes, etc.
Answered 12/3/2019
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