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Could you tell me if someone has a concussion and goes to the er, what do they do to diagnose?
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Physical exam: Concussion can be diagnosed by obtaining a history and physical exam. If a patient lost consciousness, a cat scan go the brain maybe necessary.
Answered 9/13/2013
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