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If i did ct scan a week after hitting my forehead, will it show any type of bleed whether its acute, subacute, or chronic?

Q: if i did ct scan a week after hitting my forehead, will it show any type of bleed whether its acute, subacute, or chronic?

: Yes, a CAT scan would show Bleeding into your head after trauma. If you have any symptoms or problems after having a blow to the head, see your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.

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Yes, a CAT scan would show Bleeding into your head after trauma. If you have any symptoms or problems after having a blow to the head, see your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

If i did ct scan a week after hitting my forehead, will it show any type of bleed whether its acute, subacute, or chronic?

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