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A 16-year-old female asked:

What causes the'pressure feeling'in head following a concussion?mri and ct scan are normal.heard that the pressure of common,but what causes it?thanks

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

Pressure confusion: Pressure in your head from swelling but may not show up on MRI or CT. Discuss with your team.

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