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Understanding MRI Brain
What is MRI Brain?
MRI brain is a painless, non-invasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brainstem. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create high-quality images and assists in examining the anatomy of the brain. MRI is a useful tool in detecting several brain conditions such as brain tumors, strokes, hemorrhages, and infections. It can help the doctor to make an early diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan for the patient.
A doctor may prescribe MRI to investigate symptoms such as blurry vision, changes in thinking, and seizures, which could be due to a brain issue.
What is MRI Brain used for?
- To find out the damaged area of the soft tissues (e.g. ligaments, cartilages, tendons, muscles) of the brain.
- To diagnose of the traumatic brain injury (TBI) and joint dislocation.
- To detect presence of the stroke, aneurysm (bulge in the brain blood vessels), brain tumor and brain haemorrhage.
- To find out the brain diseases like seizures, chronic headaches and acoustic neuroma (vestibular) and multiple sclerosis (chronic nerve cell damage) condition.
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