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What Does This CT Scan Of Brain After An Injury Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 27 May 2014

Question: HI,

I am XXXXXXX age 29. Yesterday night I hurt front of my head very hard to wall. I got scared and felt giddyness for around 5-10 minutes. Only the place hurt where I hit my head and it got swollen. Even 6 months before I hurt back of head and I went for a plain CT Scan and it was normal. I had no vomiting and unconsciousness but I am feeling sick and bit worried. I slept properly yesterday night and I am applying ice regualarly on wound. Could you please help is it normal or do I need to worry about his. Kindly find my attached CT scan report dated 17-02-2014 for reference

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms. I have also seen your CT brain report.

As per the report, there is on old fracture, but there is no bleeding inside the brain.

The headache and giddiness would subside in a few days. You may take Aceclofenac tablets for pain relief, and vertin tablets for relief of giddiness.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

HI

Thank you for your reply. That was my old CT Scan Report. I hurt my front of my head yesterday night. I will take the aceclofenac and vertin tablets. I am feeling bit better today, do I need to go for any tests for this or is it normal.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need of any tests now.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back and providing more information.

Glad to note that you are feeling better today.

There is no need to do any CT scan or any other tests now.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply. How many days do I need to take these aceclofenac and vertin tablets, also one or twice a day?

Thanks,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About five days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for getting back.

You would require these medications for about five days. You can take them twice daily (morning and night) after food.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (11 hours later)

Hi,

Thank you very much for your kind response. I took aceclofenac and virtin. I took virtin 8mg is that fine?

Thanks,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vertin 8 mg is fine.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Vertin 8 mg is fine, if needed, you can take upto a maximum dose of 16 mg three times daily (48 mg is the highest safe dose of Vertin per day). Higher dose of Vertin would be needed if you continue to feel dizzy or giddy with 8 mg dose.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 hours later)

Hi,

Thank you for your quick replies. I took complete rest yesterday, today I went to work. I took virtin 8 mg and acceclofenace today after lunch. Though I was feeling bit better yesterday, I am feeling bit heavier head and uneasy today and not able to take food comfortably and feeling vomiting sensation. Do I need to consult Doctor in person. I am worried. Do I wait for 5 days taking virtin and acceclofenac.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should consult a doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Even though the risk of anything serious is less, it may be better to consult the doctor.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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