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Had Severe Concussion After Hitting Head, Have Dizziness, Nausea And Lump Formation In Head. Do We Need CT Scan Or X Ray?
My son was struck in football & has suffered a severe concussion. He has a soft lump at the back of his head if barely touched (just brushed) he gets dizzy & naseous. The MRI is clear there is no sign of the lump. Does he need as X-ray, CT scan or other test to see the lump? Should we seek a 2nd opinion
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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After MRI no need for other test as it picks up soft and bony parts both abnormalities
in my patient i would have not gone for second opinion immediately would have given rest and time for injured part to heal would not have allowed examination or physical touching or pressing the injured part .All these will hinder healing
If possible cold ice fomantation to local part may be applied
light pain killer may be ued if it is very painful
If
Some new symptom develop like repeatd vomiting loss of consciousness confusion memory disturbance do go for second opinion and other tests but hopefully it may not be required
he needs encouragement and happy environment
Be positive and take care
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
After MRI no need for other test as it picks up soft and bony parts both abnormalities
in my patient i would have not gone for second opinion immediately would have given rest and time for injured part to heal would not have allowed examination or physical touching or pressing the injured part .All these will hinder healing
If possible cold ice fomantation to local part may be applied
light pain killer may be ued if it is very painful
If
Some new symptom develop like repeatd vomiting loss of consciousness confusion memory disturbance do go for second opinion and other tests but hopefully it may not be required
he needs encouragement and happy environment
Be positive and take care
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
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MRI IS THE MOST ADVANCED IF IT IS CLEAR THEN XRAY OR CT WILL HAVE SAME
YOU MAY NEED FOR SOFT TISSUE ULTRASOUND OR FNAC WHICH CAN TELL YOU THE TYPE OF LUMP AND THIS Cn be treated accordingly
YOU MAY NEED FOR SOFT TISSUE ULTRASOUND OR FNAC WHICH CAN TELL YOU THE TYPE OF LUMP AND THIS Cn be treated accordingly
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