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My 12 yr old niece bangs her head when she sleeps. has done since infancy. doesn't have any mental disorders. very smart/normal. should we be concernd?
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I would be concerned: About repeatedly injuring her head. I would start with her pediatrician & go from there.
Answered 5/15/2016
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