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I was accidentally elbowed hard in the nose yesterday and don't believe it is broke as it never bleed and looks in place just swollen. but have had a headache since then and am sleepy. could i get a concussion from that type of injury/ impact?

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Dr. Julian Henley answered

Elbow head injury: Drowsiness, headaches, lethargy are possible symptoms of a concussion. If symptoms are persisting you should be evaluated. THE NOSE IS THE LESSER ISSUE THAN THE BRAIN

Answered 12/15/2016

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A member asked:

I was accidentally elbowed hard in the nose yesterday and don't believe it is broke as it never bleed and looks in place just swollen. but have had a headache since then and am sleepy. could i get a concussion from that type of injury/ impact?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julian Henley answered

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