All head injuries should be evaluated promptly by a doctor, so either call for emergency help or have a friend or family member drive you to an emergency department. Once you arrive at the emergency department, the doctor will want to know:
How you hurt your head, including the height of your fall or your position (front seat, back seat, driver) in a car accident
Your immediate reaction to the injury, especially any loss of consciousness or memory loss
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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