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Old 02-21-2014, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by lunalu View Post

Is it possible for a fracture to start bleeding one month after injury, even with a normal CT?

Would there be other symptoms if this was the case?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Bleeding with a skull fracture would usually occur immediately following the trauma, and is normally considered a life threatening event; both would show up on a CT scan.

That said, a concussion will frequently not show up on a CT. As you will read through the posts here, common post concussion symptoms can include headache, dizziness, sensitivity to light and noise, insomnia and tinnitus.

Psychological symptoms can include anxiety and depression, attention and memory deficits.

If your overall cognitive functioning hasn't changed since the head bump I agree with Jo*mar and Mark that your general anxiety and insomnia is the likely cause of the dark circles. Are you seeking help for the anxiety disorder?
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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