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Hit head a week ago dr said mild concussion. bumped head again 4 hrs ago. not hard. slight head pressure for a bit. feel ok now. any need for concern?
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Clarification: A concussion, by definition, is a head injury causing loss of consciousness, amnesia, or a combination of both. The term is way overused by numerous physicians, as most of the patients have merely "bumped" their heads, and will experience no permanent consequence. You are likely in the latter category.
Answered 11/28/2015
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