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Alot of my life since i was younger i've shooken my head extremely hard to make my thick long hair look good. i'm 18 now. could i have brain injury?
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Unlikely: If you have never experienced dizziness, confusion or other symptoms of concussion i would not worry.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: You may have sprained muscles/ligaments in your neck, but if you've not injured your brain so far, then the answer is "no". There is no chronic brain injury.
Answered 9/7/2013
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