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Diagnosis of Brain injury

The history of an injury or medical condition, combined with symptoms of impairment, usually provide the diagnosis. However, subtle brain damage due to a previously undiagnosed condition can often be difficult to detect.

To find out if there is a problem with one of the functions of the brain, a computerised tomography scan (CT scan) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) may be taken. These scans take pictures of the brain, which will show up any areas of damage.

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