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Can a hit to the head affect other bodily functions? digestion, heart rate etc?
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Yes: The nerves that supply body organs originate in the brain, so if the brain was hit, the nerves got impacted as well.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Concussion or worse?: Yes. You can have a concussion with or without loss of consciousness. Possible symptoms include: headache/ pressure of head, inability to recall what happened, dizziness, decreased coordination, ringing in the ears, confusion, slurred speech, nausea or vomiting & extreme fatigue. If you believe you have a concussion please seek medical care. Seek emergency care for loss of consciousness, on- >>.
Answered 8/25/2017
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