MRI Dizziness & Vertigo Protocol

Other Names: Vertigo Protocol (MRI brain with CP Angle & screening of cervical spine), MRI Vertigo

Vertigo causes Dizziness

Dizziness is an abnormal sensation relating to perception of the body’s relationship to space.

Vertigo causes dizziness and makes you feel like you are spinning and difficulty in standing still. It mostly occurs due to inner ear issue. But other factors like brain injury, tumor or stroke may causes vertigo.

Vertigo is a sensation of motion or spinning. To detect the causes of vertigo MRI is best diagnostic techniques and images produced by MRI are clearer and more precise than other forms of diagnostic imaging. 

Patient with vertigo or dizziness is a sensation of lightheadedness, feeling faint and feeling of body imbalance and the patient feels difficulty in staying still or standing. To know more about vertigo- what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment, click here 

Why is MRI Vertigo Protocol Done?

MRI is prescribed to detect and diagnose the cause of vertigo. Causes of vertigo are;

• Blood Vessel Disease
• Injury Or Inflammation In Vestibular Nerve
• Menieres Disease
• Pressure On Vestibular Nerve
• Swelling In Inner Ear
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Seizures (Rarely)
• Stroke
• Tumors (cancerous or noncancerous)
• Vestibular migraine, a type of migraine headache
• Certain drugs, such as anticonvulsants, aspirin, and alcohol

What is the Procedure of MRI for Dizziness and Vertigo?

MRI for dizziness and Vertigo also known as Vertigo Protocol that includes MRI brain with CP angle and screening of cervical spine.

During procedure it’s important to detect the area of interest as recommended by the doctor fir best diagnostic treatment.

Preparation 

Wear loose clothes or you may need to change in surgical gown before the scanning procedure.

• Remove your jewellery and other metallic objects.
• Contraindicated in case of aneurysm clips, heart pacemakers, Neurostimulator, cochlear implant and bullets inside your body.

Scanning 

Patient will be positioned on a MRI table after the preparation. In some cases contrast agent is used which is injected into the vein. MRI technologist will start the MRI machine which tunnel like device and sequence of scan are done. It’s important to remain still during the procedure to ensure clear and accurate images.

Vertigo Protocols Parameters

The three parameters of Vertigo Parameters are as follows:

• Screening of Brain
• Screening of Cervical Spine
• Region of Interest (ROI)

When and How Will I Get the Results?

You can resume normal activities immediately after the scanning procedure unless you were given a contrast media. In that case you well be monitored till the contrasting media washed off from you’re your body.

The radiologist will examine the images and prepare a report. 

Possible Complications

It is very rare that a patient will experience side effects from an MRI scan.

Contrast dye may causes side effects like nausea, headaches and pain or burning sensation at the point of injection. 

People who are claustrophobia or feel in comfortable in enclosed spaces express difficulty during MRI scanning procedure. 

What Is the Cost of MRI Vertigo Protocol?

The cost of MRI vertigo protocol near me may vary according to location and diagnostic centre.

The price of MRI Vertigo protocol in Delhi ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 28000