Head injury and CT scan

[infinitbelt]

Hi,

I injured my head this morning by hitting it hard on a wall. Went to the ER and got a CT scan, which was clear. Does that rule out anything serious?

Thanks!

[infinitbelt]

Thanks for the reply! I have anxiety disorder and I sometimes get nausea from that. Is there any way of knowing if the nausea is head injury related versus anxiety related? Thanks!

[caregiver222]

Generally yes, but not always. Keep on the lookout for symptoms specifically nausea, and keep your physician informed. An MRI is less dangerous and more appropriate than a CT, but sometimes an MRI is not available and the risk/benefit decision favors a CT.