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A female asked:

Stood up too fast and fainted yesterday ( first time ever) i fell back and hit my head.. today my neck muscles are tender and im sore in my back...sho?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander
Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
If you fell backward: and hit your head from a standing position you need to be evaluated for a concussion. Soreness and tenderness is probably from the fall but you need to make certain you do not have neurological damage as well. Go get checked out NOW.
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