Thread: 3rd ct scan - is there any need?
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by worried12378 View Post
My doctor donīt think itīs necessary but i decided to try to ask here too, because there are a lot of people that have a lot of real experince with concussions. So do you think there is any possibility for bleeding or swelling to occur despite the 4,5 days negative CT scan? thank you for your opinions!
Welcome to neurotalk.

A CT scan would show clotting, hematoma, and the like, so unless you have a history of clotting issues or bumped you head again I'd go with your doctor's advice here and avoid having another one. Brain injuries take time to heal, and since you state you are feeling better I wouldn't see any reason to subject myself to the added radiation.

Best to you as you recover.
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