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When i was 5 i feel and got a hematoma that was 8 years ago and i still have the "scar" or the bump. i am getting headaches by the bump. concern?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hematoma: head contusions can get calcified and these can cause pain.

Answered 6/24/2016

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