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Have a bad headache at times. now doctor recommend me for a ct scan. so what should i do, i am nervous.
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Get the CT: Get the CT scan. If its negative there will be nothing to be nervous about.
Answered 11/24/2014
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Do not worry: The vast majority of CT scans done to evaluate headaches turn out to be fully NORMAL, and more often than not, the headaches are diagnosed as migraine or tension headaches. These can be successfully treated and reversed.
Answered 1/2/2016
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