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Extreme Dizziness Recently. Had A Concussion. Are They Related Events?

Hello, my name is Jeremy i am 14, i just came home from school do to extreme dizzyness, i have had it before but not this bad. it didnt feel like real life and i couldnt talk or see well, i thought i was going to pass out. i dont know why, i had a concussion last summer and im wondering if that has anything to do with it, please help! im scared and dont know what to do and i dont want it to happen again
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
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They are likely to be related

Your description could be that of derealization or panic attack that can occur because of concussion, too

You should do a CT Scan of brain and seek a neurologist / psychiatrist
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Extreme Dizziness Recently. Had A Concussion. Are They Related Events?

They are likely to be related Your description could be that of derealization or panic attack that can occur because of concussion, too You should do a CT Scan of brain and seek a neurologist / psychiatrist