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[scared18plshelp]

I recently got a head ct bc I was worried about a tumor and they said it came up clean and everything looked normal but here I am still worrying, any advice?

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

I'm glad they said that everything looks normal, Scared18.

I think it's good for you to really analyze why you don't trust what they said.

 

[matisworried]

remember that tumors are not invisible. your scan was reviewed by AT LEAST three different medical professionals that are well versed in spotting abnormalities on a CT: the radiologist tech that did your scan, the radiologist whose sole job is reviewing scans and the ordering doctor. the odds of all three missing something are insanely small, especially when the concern is something like a tumor. those are generally not difficult to spot.

 

[scared18plshelp]

The concern wasn’t even a tumor I hit my head and I was using that as an excuse to get a scan because I was so worried

 

[matisworried]

The concern wasn’t even a tumor I hit my head and I was using that as an excuse to get a scan because I was so worried

honesty is crucial to receiving proper medical care. if you feel the need to lie to your doctor or exaggerate your symptoms in order to get tests ordered (or if you need to specifically ask your doctor for a test) it's probably because you don't need it. an honest reporting of your symptoms should be ALL YOU NEED for your doctor to determine the correct course of action.

 

[matisworried]

my initial post still stands - it is highly unlikely that anything was missed.