Start with that. If the pain continues or gets worse, come back and see me immediately. I don't think surgery will be necessary anytime soon, barring extreme circumstances.

[ He types all that into his computer as he tells Clark, fingers clacking away. He seems hesitant to say anything, but then, slowly: ]

We don't know. Well, I don't. They're trying to rule out psychosis or brain tumors caused by dormant brain damage. He had an... accident in the past, but by all accounts he recovered from it completely. [ Holt shrugs quickly. ] Either way, you shouldn't worry. Whatever happens to him won't have any affect on imPort affairs.