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How hard would a person have to hit their head to cause blood clot or hematoma? i hit my head on a cabinet from standing up too fast. will i be ok?

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Possibly: But if you develop headache, any neurologic symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, changes in mentation, difficulty with vision or anything you cannot otherwise explain, go to an er and get seen.

Answered 11/3/2013

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