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What is a mri for migraine? and how do the doctors check it for you?
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MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; an imaging technique to visualize the soft tissues. In migraines an MRI is done to rule out any changes including tumors inside the brain. It is typically read by a radiologist or a neurologist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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