head injury

[anu2002]

I am 26 year old (F) and have spondylitis, while running I fell on a slippery floor. I fell backwards and banged my head to floor. There was no bleeding, vomiting or nausea.Its been 20 days now and I still have heaviness and slight pain since then. I went thru CT scan it says "cerebellar foliae are prominent" otherwise report is ok... what does it mean?? Do I need to worry and consult the doctor again?

[anu2002]

Thnx doc..feeling gud to know that I need not worry.
Can dis cause a problem anytime in future.. do I need to take any special care as I still feel pain at few points...hope it will go with time..  

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Prominence of cerebellar foliae could occur with cerebellar atrophy and in the absence of other symptoms is not considered particularly abnormal and is unlikely to be related to the incident. Since other than the cerebellar atrophy the CT has been clear, there should be no cause to worry. Though this would not be an emergency, you may consider a detailed evaluation by a neurologist for a review of the finding and suggestion of an appropriate management plan.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!