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I hit the back of my head very hard about a week ago, i thought nothing of it because i didn't loose consciousness, iv been getting headaches since?
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See a doctor: It is possible that you have a subdural hematoma. This is a type of slow bleeding that can occur even weeks after a head trauma. It is very important that you get checked by a doctor as soon as possible. You may also need a head CT.
Answered 5/12/2015
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