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What could change my mri of the brain 4-18-13 if it was normal i have no health problems besides shooting pain n my head & lightheaded & anixty & stre?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

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Trauma: An MRI is going to look for structural defects. It will see things that result from trauma, strokes or infections, but not things like depression or anxiety. I hope this helps.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

What could change my mri of the brain 4-18-13 if it was normal i have no health problems besides shooting pain n my head & lightheaded & anixty & stre?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

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