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I was playing tennis til i got hit in the head with a racket at first it was a bump and it hurt but now im on the second day and i have headaches i can't sleep no more i have headaches and its messing with my school work?

Q: i was playing tennis til i got hit in the head with a racket at first it was a bump and it hurt but now im on the second day and i have headaches i can't sleep no more i have headaches and its messing with my school work?

: You could have a mild concussion. See your doctor if symptoms persist for a possible MRI.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

You could have a mild concussion. See your doctor if symptoms persist for a possible MRI.

Answered 3/21/2023

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You do indeed have post-traumatic headaches which are not unusual. The sleep disorder might suggest post-concussional consequences. Contact your doctor if this persists or worsens.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2023

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A member asked:

I was playing tennis til i got hit in the head with a racket at first it was a bump and it hurt but now im on the second day and i have headaches i can't sleep no more i have headaches and its messing with my school work?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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