If you suspect a brain injury, it’s essential to receive immediate medical treatment. For example, if you hit your head in a motor vehicle accident, don’t treat yourself at home and assume that everything will be okay. A concussion is one of the most common car accident injuries. Not only does it require medical treatment, but it has the potential to impact your life for many months (or even years) to come. Upon presenting at a local hospital, your medical team will run a variety of tests to determine if you have a concussion. They’ll also use these tests to rule out a more serious brain injury, such as a skull fracture or bleeding on the brain. Here are the steps you can expect your doctor to take:
- Neurological exam: With this, your doctor will evaluate your hearing, vision, balance, reflexes, coordination and strength.
- Cognitive testing: A concussion can result in a reduction of cognitive skills, so your doctor may test your concentration and memory.
- Imaging tests: Even though your doctor may suspect a concussion before ordering imaging tests, these are necessary to get a detailed look at your brain and the surrounding area. Depending on your situation, your doctor may order one or more of the following: CT scan, MRI and X-ray.
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