Question 1

i have viral labrynthitus, and awful vertigo for a month now. mri of brain came back normal. how much longer does this last? the vertigo is ruining my

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: Are you being treated.  Often a combination of antivert (meclizine) and prednisone will help. Also, for some people the cause of the vertigo is from an otolith.  ENT or therapist can do a special head MANIPULATION to relieve symptoms

Question 2

how long can a brain mri take?

Accepted Answer

30-40 minutes: For most sequences it can be done in 30-40 minutes, longer if more images are taken.  Ct scan is quick, usually only several minutes, but involves low level radiation.  You trade image quality for speed.

Question 3

what do dark areas on mri brain mean?

Accepted Answer

depends: "dark" areas can mean different things on different sequences in a given mri. The normal brain is dark on some sequences, such as the attached picture. Please rephrase your question for a better answer.

Question 4

on average, how long will a brain mri take?

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45 - 90 minutes: This depends on the particulary MRI sequences and the use of contrast medium. A routine brain MRI without contrast is about 45 minutes or less. Adding contrast adds another 15-20 minutes. An MRI for the pituitary gland, the cranial nerves or the orbits require more time.

Question 5

can you tell me are mri brain scans bad in anyway?

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No radiation is good: Mri scans can be done safely if there is no metal or metal fragments in the body. If there are (ie. Fragments in the eye from welding), this could be dangerous. The other issue is if contrast is given (usually for brain tumors). If a person has poor kidney function as determined by lab tests, the contrast can lead to the nephrotic syndrome which can severely damage the kidneys.

Question 6

are mri brain scans bad for your health in any way?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no known detrimental effects of MRI when used for standard medical purposes, except for rare chance of IV contrast allergic reactions, and accidents causes by inadvertently bringing ferromagnetic  metallic objects within the magnetic field.

Question 7

true that mri brain scans usually require an injection of contrast?

Accepted Answer

Often: Because brain mri's are considered the cadillac of brain imaging, contrast is often used to improve sensitivity for detection of infection and tumor. However, if you have low kidney function or an allergy to gadnolinium (mri contrast) you should alert the ordering provider or MRI technologist.

Question 8

dont understand mri of brain results?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest you consider one or more of these options: 1. Discuss results with the doctor who ordered the MRI   2. Meet with the radiologist and discuss the images directly.  3. Obtain a virtual consult on HT, and have your films and reports, with medical information available (www.connect@healthtap.com).

Question 9

how long does the brain mri with dye take?

Accepted Answer

Up to 30 minutes: Sometimes more.

Question 10

what is the likely outcome of an mri brain scan?

Accepted Answer

More information: Mri provides a great deal of information about the anatomy of the brain, lining of the skull, blood vessels, and surrounding bone/soft tissue structures.

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