What is MRI Head?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the organs and tissues within the body. These images can be used to evaluate your body’s structure and function. It is especially useful for imaging the brain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 15 | 4 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 8 | 1 | |
| Numbness in lower extremities | 3 | 0 | |
| Brain lesions | 2 | 0 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with MRI Head
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Fear of confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 |
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