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A member asked:
I got a concussion a week ago and this morning i woke up with a huge bump on my head. what is it?
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Contusion: Most likely soft tissue damage from the trauma that caused the concussion. Any mental status , cognitive or visual changes may need evaluation.
Answered 7/25/2013
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