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Would a mri or cat scan show if i'm having a nerve problem going on in the inside of my head or would it show if there was something dangous?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Let me explain: Both test are diagnostic test, did you any physical findding? This what count. The MRI will show if you problem as so the cat scan. Good luck.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Would a mri or cat scan show if i'm having a nerve problem going on in the inside of my head or would it show if there was something dangous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Derani agreed

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