Concussions can be tricky. Even trained healthcare providers may have a hard time diagnosing concussions because of its varying signs and symptoms. The majority of the time, concussions don’t show up on CT scans or MRIs. But just because a CT scan or MRI is negative, does not rule out a concussion.
Healthcare providers have to rely on clinical expertise and objective tools to help them diagnose and treat concussions. Look for a Concussion Care Provider if you’ve recently been hit in the head and are experiencing any concussion symptoms. Keep in mind: most of the time concussions do not involve a loss of consciousness.
To learn more about concussions, check out our comprehensive Concussion 101 Guide here.