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Dementia in Head Injury (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

Any of the symptoms and signs described in the Symptoms section warrants a visit to the person’s health care provider. This is true regardless of whether the person has a known head injury. Be sure the health care provider knows about any falls or accidents that could have involved even a mild head injury.



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