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Is MRi widout contrast as effective to rule out diseases? I have seen doctors prescribing MRI with contrast rarely... My sister had MRI brain plain.. she read online that MRi wid contrast is superior.... was MRi plain wastage of money? Her symptoms were general- dizziness, weakness, headaches... is it in special cases only that they give contrast

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Only for special cases contrast is required. Contrast dye as such has side effects. Mri brain plain was the needed investigation to go far in your case. ...  Read More

For Mucor, MRI pns (para nasal sinuses) with brain contrast or without contrast is sufficient? Also, does contrast creates issues if taken?

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With contrast. Yes . ...  Read More

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My mri of brain (limited) is normal , but i have question in my mind one dr. Suggested me to go for mri with contrast, when dr. Suggest mri with contrast and why they suggest this

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Depends upon your diagnosis made by your doctor Sometimes may contrast required ...  Read More

Hello dr Dr recommend me to do MRI with contrast So my question is if I go for contrast it's effect my kidney in long term or not Right now my creatine vale is normal Thank you

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Won't affect kidneys ...  Read More

My mri report of brain is normal...nothing shown in that... if there is any chance of tumor shown in mri with contrast.

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What’s ur problem ? ...  Read More

My gyno first ordered a plain MRI of pelvis but based on my previous TVS scan reports the radiologist is suggesting contrast MRI. But I'm scared to have the contrast dye injected into me. Is there any serious side effects of using this dye? Attached my TVS scan report. Please see it and suggest if MRI with contrast is really necessary or plain one

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Done mri brain without contrast for all day long dizziness. It found nothing. Some said brain tumor or lesion best detected in mri with contrast. Can i go for that ? Can mri without contrast miss possible lesion?

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No need if plain mri was noal ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, What is meant by MRI contrast of lumbar spine? Is it painful? How it will be done, I heard it needs to inject something. Is it just one time injection before scan Or fluid which needs to be given throughout the scan? It will be given to hand? Any invasive procedure is involved in this? My mother is advised to have this, please give

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Injection is given once before procedure. Minimal pain during injecting. That’s it ...  Read More

I am Covid recovered post one month , having nasal blockage from last 20 days in morning or during lunch time , Also after lunch or Dinner sometime feeling ear blockage and tenderness under ear when these happens, headache for last one week when eye pressure , Taken pulmoclear and refresh drops , Visited a ENT it was said MUCHUS are healthy and a

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Contact me for details advice and prescription for free ...  Read More

How long should I wait to get a bone mineral density test after undergoing a contrast MRI. Does the contrast stay in the body and interfere with the BMD test?

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Myself, pritam Biswas was prescribed colonoscopy under IV sedation and ct enterography and hrct throax for ibd diagnosis by gastroenterologist. Colonoscopy was done by injecting iv sedation and at night i felt severe headache and fever and the next day while technician did the ct enterography by oral contrast and injecting intravenous contrast, af

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

My doctor has asked me to do CT SCAN UROGRAPHY with Contrast including S. Creatinine. Do I need to tell this to radiologist when making a booking or just CT SCAN UROGRAPHY WITH CONTRAST is enough to be said?

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Consult For discussion ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I’ve been advised to undergo CT Urography both with and without contrast, but I’m concerned about radiation exposure. Since I mostly suspect it’s kidney stones, I’m wondering if there’s a way to reduce the radiation. Would it be possible to first have the non-contrast CT done, then consult with my doctor t

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Go ahead dont worry ...  Read More

I’ve had recurrent urinary infections and intermittent left lower back pain for the past three years. I was consulting a government medical college urologist and now seeing a private urologist, who has advised an abdomen and pelvis CT scan with contrast. Due to breathing issues, I’ve already undergone 5 CT scans and am concerned about f

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The best for kidney is a ct kub followed by contrast.dont worry too much about the side effects but think of the effects .I agree with your doctor and would recommend u go ahead with the test he has r ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I’ve attached a note from my doctor (see image). I was recommended a CT urography if creatinine <1.4, and a CT KUB (plain) if creatinine is higher. My concern is — CT scans expose you to radiation, and I already have lung issues breathing problem and have undergone multiple CT scans in the past. I’ll probably need

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Ct scan is the best modality for stone disease so would recommend a low dose ct Mri is better for tissue lesions the imaging modality depends on your problem ...  Read More

Please analyse the mri report is there any issue with the contrast scan or normal as I am still having headache ??

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The images aren’t clear ...  Read More

I will be going for CT scan for abdomen and pelvis. I did my kidney function test which is normal. I am taking montelukast since many years for my allergy cold. Do i need to worry about the contrast. Does it cause many side effects. I am genuinely scared of getting the contrast due to the experiences i have read online

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My mother age 75 us diagnosed with vertigo. The doctor prescribed for ct contrast brain. Today morning she was completely fine but after ct contrast, she's feeling giddiness. Is it because of the test. I am not able to contact her doctor because he's out of station

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Most likely due to the contrast given.hooefully it has settled by now. ...  Read More

I need a Good doctor who can interpret my ct contrast scan of chest. And diagnose the issue. I have been facing breathing problems

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Go to the doctor u trust. ...  Read More

I have Brain MRI (contrast)scheduled for tomorrow. My creatinine level is low 0.51. Will MRI be done with low creatinine level ?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi team I had my MRI for the first time for brain P+C for checking ear nerve by the doctor as I've tinnitus since last year They injected a contrast via IV for it It was very cold in the MRI room and they gave a blanket and ear protection for it There was no symptoms when the dye was given and I had 3 litres of water after it for flushing it out fr

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Probably viral infection..rest,take water,tab sinarest/pcm650,antacid,..antibiotics if suspect bacterial cause may help ...  Read More

Attached Report Is there Anything serious in report and needs to be cure ? Please advise whethere it will be ok by medicine or surgery required?

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Is there any symptoms? ...  Read More

Good Evening . . . Is it possible to missing anything to detect by brain mri with contrast, just todays before i did my brain MRI with contrast & received as a result everything is ok & functioning normally. although during the time of lying down into the system and still i'm having neck pain, swelling tonsils, feeling something is stuck in

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ccording to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about report. Please take consultation for bet ...  Read More

I have diabetes . I am 59 years old. I have a slightly elevated creatinine level of 1.6, and I would like to check if it is safe for me to undergo a chest contrast test? As I had done CT scan and some white patch is shown in chest and Diagnostic center suggest me to go for contrast so, are there any precautions that I should take? Alternatively, b

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Hi. I understand your ...  Read More

Hello Docs, please let me know if we can perform Brain MRI with contrast on 32nd week pregnancy women.

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Pregnant people can get an MRI at any trimester ...  Read More

I was prescribed to do ct contrast ( oral, iv ,anal) abdomen because I was suffering from ibs. The result came normal predominantly. If I had any major abnormalities in my colon, will this test show?

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Yes ...  Read More

What type of contrast dye is used in HSG test? Heard oil base ld is good to flush out tubes and increased chances of pregnancy slightly

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Connect please ...  Read More

I had ct scan of stomach with contrast. Report is normal . Is it a risk for cancer. How much radiation in this test .

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Don’t worry , you are not at high risk of cancer because of the radiation from that single CT scan . Cancer risk from radiation is not having a particular cut-off for avoiding risk of cancer , the m ...  Read More

Good evening doctors, i did an MRI contrast Angio for neck yesterday & today impression says: T2W and STIR hyperintense and T1w hypointense homogeneous enhancing lesion is seen in the right lobe of the thyroid measuring ~3.8 x 1.3cms and another similar lesion seen in the midline measuring ~1.4 x 1.4cms. No evidence of tracheal compression or i

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Any fnac was done.. Any thyroid symptoms??? Needs further evaluation. ...  Read More

My brother facing pain in left eye and tightness on cheek. As per Ophthalmologist no issue related to eyes. Consulted neurologist and he suggested x ray and MRI brain with contrast. My concern is that can we done x ray and MRI brain with contrast? Does it cause too much radiation or any other side effect. Can we done both test on same day or we nee

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U can get both done together . X ray has very minimal radiation. MRI has no radiation. ...  Read More

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