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Have You Sustained a Head Injury?
Find Out If It is a Concussion and
Needs Medical Attention!
• Usually, the following tests are prescribed by the physician:
• Neurological Test: the Neurological test is your physical examination based
on the observation of your behavior and response. The emergency
department assesses your motor and sensory skills like hearing, vision,
speech coordination, physical balance, mental status and your conduct.
• CT Scan: A CT scan is recommended to visualize the internal condition of
the brain and to spot any major brain injury, swelling or bleeding. It is an x-
ray of the brain.
• MRI Scan: MRI is Magnetic Resonance Imaging which gives a more clear
view of the internal state of the brain. It uses magnetic energy to get
images.
• Sometimes the minor injuries are not detected even in MRI and CT
scan.