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I went to get a CT Post Myelogram Cervical Spine on Friday , which the dye had drained into my brain I was told to drink alot of water and it would eventually drain out. Sunday woke up with a paralizing headache went to ER they did a CAT scan and told me I had 2 large air pockets in my brain. Told me it would go away within 72 hrs. I just woke up and my head is pounding.what can I do?
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr. Ali's Response
CAT scan is done to see any abnormality in or around brain tissue. If you doctor has reassured you that condition will resolve in 72 hours then dont worry. Take 2 tablets of paracetamol 500mg or 1 tablet ponstan forte (mafenamic acid).
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What Does This CAT Scan For Brain Indicate?
CAT scan is done to see any abnormality in or around brain tissue. If you doctor has reassured you that condition will resolve in 72 hours then dont worry. Take 2 tablets of paracetamol 500mg or 1 tablet ponstan forte (mafenamic acid).