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Can putting some pressure on the top of your head give you a concussion if you had one before. i was leaning back on my bed's hard cushioned headboard?

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Dr. Gerardo Guerra Bonilla answered

Concussion: Putting mild pressure on the top of your head will not give you a concussion.

Answered 11/15/2015

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A member asked:

Can putting some pressure on the top of your head give you a concussion if you had one before. i was leaning back on my bed's hard cushioned headboard?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerardo Guerra Bonilla answered

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