Okay so I just whacked the back of my head on the underside of a bunk bed and then started to think about concussion.
I’ve heard horror stories of people banging their head, going to sleep and never waking up again.
What would doctors do? Do they just not let you sleep?
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It’s important to note that if you hit your head, and the swelling is evident on the outside of the skull, that it is a good sign. Swelling INSIDE the skull is the killer here. I’m not saying that if the swelling is on the outside, that there’s not any on the inside, but if you know you hit your head hard, and it’s not turning into about an egg-sized lump you can cup in your palm, then there’s a need to get to the hospital quickly. Doctors will check you out, and monitor your vitals. When they can tell you are in stable condition, they then will allow you to go home and rest.
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