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Years ago i slipped on ice and fell backwards hitting my head on the pavement. i went to the gym right after and didn't notice any concussion symptoms, likely hood of long term damage?

Q: years ago i slipped on ice and fell backwards hitting my head on the pavement. i went to the gym right after and didn't notice any concussion symptoms, likely hood of long term damage?

: You would know by now if you developed any adverse effects. The fact that you went to the gym with no headache, dizziness , bleeding, or any other side effects, reveals that no serious damage was done.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

You would know by now if you developed any adverse effects. The fact that you went to the gym with no headache, dizziness , bleeding, or any other side effects, reveals that no serious damage was done.

Answered 12/20/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Clearly it was a mild in-consequential event as it happened “years ago”. But what problems have prompted your concern?

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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A member asked:

Years ago i slipped on ice and fell backwards hitting my head on the pavement. i went to the gym right after and didn't notice any concussion symptoms, likely hood of long term damage?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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