Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does it ever happen that a concussion simulate a stroke symptoms and show up on an x-ray?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes & unlikely: A concussion can produce focal neurological symptoms which could suggest a stroke. Unless the trauma of the concussion has caused a skull fracture, a concussion will not show up on an x-ray study of the skull. It can show up on a ct or mri.
Answered 5/1/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Yes and no: A concussion can have some symptoms that look like a stroke. Neither concussion or stroke will show up on an x-ray. Its best to get checked by your doctor.
Answered 5/8/2015
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why does a concussion show no symptoms right away?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have been diagnosed with concussion after a clear ct scan. Some of my symptoms are getting worse. What if nothing shows up on any other tests?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
3weeks daily headaches that get better when i take xanax (alprazolam).Concussion 2months ago, CT after injury normal.Serious? Or would other symptoms show up by now
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had 2 head CT scans in 3 months and 4 x rays. one for suspected stroke (negative) and one for concussion. I am 28 year old female? scan cancer risk?
How should a concussion affect a stroke patient?
How can I be sure I have never sustained brain damage from a stroke, hypoxia, or force / concussion?
How long does it take for symptoms of concussion to show up a d what are the signs?
Is it true that if a toddler bumps his head pretty hard and there was some damage or concussion, symptoms would most likey show up within 4 hrs?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
