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How hard do you have to hit your head to get a subdural heamatoma?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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Hematoma: There is no number on this. People get it with with mild or with moderate or severe trauma. Some people get it without trauma.

Dr Ibrahim agreed

Answered 8/23/2013

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A member asked:

How hard do you have to hit your head to get a subdural heamatoma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Ibrahim agreed

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