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My doctor was going to order me a ct of my brain, i'm 18 and had one when i was 14. i would rather have an mri for safety. how can i change it?

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Dr. Joyce Liporace answered

Talk to MD: An MRI is probably a better choice for you. You need to get a new order form from your doctor. Ct scans and MRI scans of the brain look at the brain in different ways. A ct scan is often better after head trauma to look for blood between the brain and skull. The MRI would give more detailed pictures of the brain itself.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My doctor was going to order me a ct of my brain, i'm 18 and had one when i was 14. i would rather have an mri for safety. how can i change it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joyce Liporace answered

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