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Are signs of a serious head injury apparent pretty quickly after the fall? i've heard it's rare to have symptoms much after 4 hours?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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Subdural hematoma: and seizures may take longer to present. Brain contusions and epidural hematomas present more rapidly.

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Answered 5/31/2021

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A member asked:

Are signs of a serious head injury apparent pretty quickly after the fall? i've heard it's rare to have symptoms much after 4 hours?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Singer and another doctor agreed

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