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What to do if i hit the top of my head really hard what should i do?

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Symptoms?: If you have none of the symptoms of a concussion, altered mental status, confusion, loss of consciousness, try applying an ice pack to the area injured. Any concussion symptoms be seen at the emergency room.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/3/2013

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