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Can ct scan of head see brain swelling?

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Yes it can: Depending how acute or how severe the cause is, ct scan of head can certainly be helpful in detecting brain swelling.

Answered 12/23/2013

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yes: Yes it should be able to.

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My sister is suffering from severe headache and fever.After performing CT scan on brain they told us there is some swelling on right side.why actually it happens.Is any thing serious ,anything to worry?

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TSH 650 is reason enough for sudden swelling on face? Or more evaluation is needed. 70 yr old lady had a fall n head injury but CT scan was ok.

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