CT Scan for Severe Headache in Pune | CT Brain Scan

CT Scan for Severe Headache in Pune is an imaging test used to evaluate possible serious causes of sudden or severe headache. Doctors may recommend CT scan when headache symptoms are intense, persistent, or associated with neurological symptoms.

Severe headache can sometimes be caused by conditions affecting the brain, blood vessels or surrounding structures.

CT scan produces detailed cross-sectional images of the brain and helps doctors identify conditions such as brain bleeding, stroke, head injury or other abnormalities.

Doctors commonly perform a CT Brain Scan to evaluate severe headaches and neurological symptoms.

At Texas Imaging & Labs in Kharadi Pune, CT brain scans are performed using advanced Siemens CT technology with expert radiologist interpretation for accurate diagnosis.

When is CT Scan recommended for Severe Headache?

Doctors may recommend CT scan when patients experience severe headaches associated with warning signs such as:

• Sudden severe headache
• Headache after head injury
• Headache with vomiting
• Headache with neurological symptoms
• Headache with weakness or numbness
• Headache with confusion or difficulty speaking

These symptoms may indicate serious neurological conditions requiring urgent evaluation.

Possible Causes of Severe Headache

Severe headaches may occur due to various conditions including:

• Brain bleeding
• Stroke
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Severe migraine
• Infection or inflammation of brain tissues

Imaging tests such as CT scan help doctors identify the underlying cause of severe headache.

Why CT Scan is done for Severe Headache?

CT scan provides rapid and detailed imaging of the brain and is often used in emergency situations.

CT imaging helps doctors detect:

• Brain bleeding
• Stroke
• Brain swelling
• Skull fractures
• Brain tumors

This detailed imaging helps doctors quickly identify serious conditions affecting the brain.

CT Scan vs MRI for Severe Headache

Both CT scan and MRI can evaluate brain conditions. However, CT scan is often preferred in emergency situations because it is fast and widely available.

Feature	CT Scan	MRI
Speed	Very fast	Slower
Detection of brain bleeding	Excellent	Good
Emergency evaluation	Preferred	Used when needed
Soft tissue detail	Moderate	Excellent

Because CT scan is quick and effective for detecting brain bleeding and injury, it is commonly used for severe headache evaluation.

How is CT Scan for Severe Headache performed?

CT scan for severe headache evaluation is a quick and painless procedure.

During the scan:

• The patient lies comfortably on the CT scanner table
• The head is positioned inside the CT scanner
• The scanner rotates around the head to capture images
• The scan usually takes only a few minutes

The images help doctors evaluate brain structures and identify possible causes of severe headache.

CT Scan for Severe Headache Price in Pune

Patients searching for CT scan for severe headache price in Pune often want clear guidance regarding scan charges.

CT Scan Type	Price Range	Preparation
CT Brain Scan	₹3,500 – ₹10,500	No fasting required
CT Head Scan	₹3,500 – ₹10,500	No fasting required
3D CT Brain Scan (Optional)	+ ₹500	When advised by doctor

CT scan charges may vary depending on scan protocol, clinical indication and doctor recommendation.

For a complete list of CT scan prices, visit our CT Scan Price in Pune page.

CT Scan for Severe Headache in Kharadi Pune

Texas Imaging & Labs is conveniently located in Kharadi Pune and provides CT imaging services for patients from nearby areas including Mundhwa, Wadgaon Sheri, Viman Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Nagar Road and surrounding localities.

Patients searching for CT scan for severe headache near me can easily reach the centre from these nearby areas.