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Is Frequent Collapsing In Kids A Cause For Concern?

Hi, my 12 year old son is after falling from a chin up bar, he fell hard and says he banged his head off the wall, this was a half an hour ago, he is now feeling dizzy and shakey, he has falling twice now in the house, it appears that his legs are going from under him... What do you think I would do?
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Hi...by what you quote I feel that he had a concussion of the brain due to the injury he has sustained. I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room and get him evaluated by a physician.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Is Frequent Collapsing In Kids A Cause For Concern?

Hi...by what you quote I feel that he had a concussion of the brain due to the injury he has sustained. I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room and get him evaluated by a physician. Regards - Dr. Sumanth