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Unable to recall what happened during car accident. i have injury head/ankle. no one checked my head at the hospital. should i go back to get checked?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Retrograde: amnesia is one symptom of concussion. If you have other symptoms, such as headache, nausea, or vomiting, you should see your doctor immediately. Even if you don't it is probably a good idea to get checked out, but not necessarily immediately.

Dr Noonan agreed

Answered 7/8/2016

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A member asked:

Unable to recall what happened during car accident. i have injury head/ankle. no one checked my head at the hospital. should i go back to get checked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Noonan agreed

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