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Are exertion headaches serious? i've had ct scan a year ago and it was fine. but i'm always afraid of strong movements now, thinking i'm doing damage.

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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Plan: With normal CT scan of the head you should behave yourself as a healthy person. Everybody should avoid the head injury, but otherwise normal movements can not cause the brain damage.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Are exertion headaches serious? i've had ct scan a year ago and it was fine. but i'm always afraid of strong movements now, thinking i'm doing damage.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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