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A few days ago i was sitting outside on a very tall counter. i passed out and fell and hit my head extremely hard on the concrete. i wasnt bleeding but my head hurt and i had a bump. i got a ct scan done and it was fine. was the ct scan necessary?
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Yes, the CT scan was needed to be certain you didn’t have any bleeding either around your brain or within your brain. This type of bleeding can cause a headache and can occur without any bleeding on the outside of the head. The only way to rule out this potentially life-threatening complication is with a CT scan. Glad it was ok. Best of luck to you!
Answered 8/15/2023
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The imaging is performed when physicians are concerned about intracranial damage associated with a closed head injury. Of special concern are occult skull fractures and subdural hematomas. Not clear why you wonder if a CAT scan was necessary. Do you have some misgivings about your medical care?
Answered 8/15/2023
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