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What Are Symptoms Of A Concussion?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Question: I stepped on a rake and it hit my cheekbone and now I have a large knot there. what are the symptoms I should look for to see if I should go to the emergency room?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome

Detailed Answer:
If you lost your consciousness, have nausea with vomiting,have swalloving difficulties or vision disorders then you should see doctor. Otherwise,just apply cold compresses, rest,take nonsteroid painkillers and eat more liquid food in next 2 days. Wish you good health.regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (50 minutes later)
What's a non-steroid pain killer? Tylenol or Ibuprofen?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Ibuprofen is better option so if you don't have stomach issues,you can take it . Wish you good health. Regards
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are Symptoms Of A Concussion?

Brief Answer: hi and welcome Detailed Answer: If you lost your consciousness, have nausea with vomiting,have swalloving difficulties or vision disorders then you should see doctor. Otherwise,just apply cold compresses, rest,take nonsteroid painkillers and eat more liquid food in next 2 days. Wish you good health.regards