Headbanging - Learn more
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Headbanging is the process of banging one’s head against something in a rhythmic motion. Surprisingly common in infants, headbanging is generally temporary and harmless, but can last into childhood for some people. Headbanging can also occur during tantrums, or in people with certain medical conditions including sleepwalking, autism or Tourette’s syndrome.
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