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What Causes Concussion And Chronic Headache After An Injury?

Hello. my 17 yr old daughter fell down the steps yesterday morning. she was seen at emergency and told she has a middle concussion
Her face is swollen tonight and she says her brain feels likes its on fire, sensitive to light and a headache that wont stop. is this normal?
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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After this kind of traumas , within 24 hours of duration we may expecting some symptoms normally and anormally. Light sensitivity and headaches are symptoms you have to take attention. I recommend you to go to emergency service immediately
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What Causes Concussion And Chronic Headache After An Injury?

After this kind of traumas , within 24 hours of duration we may expecting some symptoms normally and anormally. Light sensitivity and headaches are symptoms you have to take attention. I recommend you to go to emergency service immediately