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Accidentally swung my head too hard to the side in an attempt to clear water from my eyes. is this dangerous for the neck or can it cause a concussion?

Q: accidentally swung my head too hard to the side in an attempt to clear water from my eyes. is this dangerous for the neck or can it cause a concussion?

: A concussion is a closed head injury causing loss of consciousness, amnesia, or both. You obviously do not meet any of the criteria. However, you may have developed a neck strain.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

A concussion is a closed head injury causing loss of consciousness, amnesia, or both. You obviously do not meet any of the criteria. However, you may have developed a neck strain.

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Answered 8/18/2021

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A member asked:

Accidentally swung my head too hard to the side in an attempt to clear water from my eyes. is this dangerous for the neck or can it cause a concussion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Le agreed

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