Ct scan vs mri head

Question 1

I have pain in my head from last 3 years. 1month ago my ct scan and mri of head are normal..

Answer

Be reassured: At your age, if imaging studies (especially mri) are normal, your most likely have a benign origin. Consider stress, migraines, or even sinus congesti... Read More

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Question 2

Does this ice cold sensation on the top of my head be an indication of anything that i need to get checked? mri or ct scan?

Answer

Sensation : Ann sensation that is persistent should be checked out by a physician before any further investigation would be required

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Question 3

Ct scan showed cystic changes in the area of the head of the pancreas. had mri yesterday what could it br?

Answer

The best: Approach at this time is a bit of patience. You have had exams appropriate for the initial evaluation of cystic changes in the pancreas. The MRI repor... Read More

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Benign or malignant: Cystic changes in the head of the pancreas is nonspecific. Most likely the finding his benign; however, cystic neoplasms do exist. Close follow-up may... Read More

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Question 4

What causes the'pressure feeling'in head following a concussion?mri and ct scan are normal.heard that the pressure of common,but what causes it?thanks

Answer

Pressure confusion: Pressure in your head from swelling but may not show up on MRI or CT. Discuss with your team.

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Question 5

I have been having chronic head pressure as well asvertigo for 18 days. i had a ct scan and an mri with andwithout contrast. it came normal. what do i do?

Answer

Contact neurologist: Your symptoms could be part of an headache syndrome. Things to consider are: pseudo tumor cerebri, sleep apnea, tension headache, migraines, neck p... Read More

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Question 6

What would an mri of my head show that a sinus ct scan and a maxiofacial ct scan didnt?

Answer

Quite a Lot: MRI is more helpful for soft tissue problems of blood vessels, inflammation, demyelination of brain tissue, and fluid collections. It seems you are u... Read More

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Question 7

I am having vertigo the past two days, mostly when i get up from bed or lay down, and it last for about 20 seconds. i know i had an intense vertigo episode years back for a week straight. had head mri/ ct scan for unrelated problem. am i to worry?

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You probably have benign positional vertigo which is often a recurrent problem. Nothing to worry but sooner or later you should exercise to overcome i... Read More

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Question 8

I had an mri & 2 ct scan of the brain should i b worried bout a coma i had the scans for my headaches & pains in my head i'm scared?

Answer

Why: All the test did not show any thing so far ? If that correct i would not worry.

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Question 9

Head numbness and tingling to left fingers? what diagnostic tests appropriate, ct scan or mri?

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Depends: Physician should consider your overall medical history and perform a good neurological exam before deciding on appropriate imaging modalities.

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Question 10

Is head mri is safer than ct scan ? my doctor told me to a ct scan but concerned about irradiation ? so do they have the same indications ?

Answer

MRI: Is generally a better test. Depends on the indication. Ct does have radiation but is a small amount.

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Ct scan vs mri head

I have pain in my head from last 3 years. 1month ago my ct scan and mri of head are normal..

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Does this ice cold sensation on the top of my head be an indication of anything that i need to get checked? mri or ct scan?

Ct scan showed cystic changes in the area of the head of the pancreas. had mri yesterday what could it br?

What causes the'pressure feeling'in head following a concussion?mri and ct scan are normal.heard that the pressure of common,but what causes it?thanks

I have been having chronic head pressure as well asvertigo for 18 days. i had a ct scan and an mri with andwithout contrast. it came normal. what do i do?

What would an mri of my head show that a sinus ct scan and a maxiofacial ct scan didnt?

I am having vertigo the past two days, mostly when i get up from bed or lay down, and it last for about 20 seconds. i know i had an intense vertigo episode years back for a week straight. had head mri/ ct scan for unrelated problem. am i to worry?

I had an mri & 2 ct scan of the brain should i b worried bout a coma i had the scans for my headaches & pains in my head i'm scared?

Head numbness and tingling to left fingers? what diagnostic tests appropriate, ct scan or mri?

Is head mri is safer than ct scan ? my doctor told me to a ct scan but concerned about irradiation ? so do they have the same indications ?

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