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What MRI Is Suggested To Detect A Dura Puncture In The Thoracic Spine?

I have had a problem with my balance for 16 weeks. I was told by my Doctor that I probably had a viral infection however, another Doctor recently told me that I may have a Dura puncture and if so, it is usually in the thoracic part of the Spine.should I have an MRI scan with a contrasting dye or without a dye? Should I have both my Head & Spine done together. I have a strange pulsating noise in the left inner Ear! Please advise
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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hello. you can have an MRI scan of the spine with contrasting dye done but I would suggest that you see an ENT specialist regarding your complaints. Anything wrong with your inner ear can also cause feeling of imbalance and can make you hear noises such as you described. Once he or she rules out anything wrong with your ear, have yourself checked by a neurologist so as to rule out any cerebral/brain problem causing your imbalance.
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What MRI Is Suggested To Detect A Dura Puncture In The Thoracic Spine?

hello. you can have an MRI scan of the spine with contrasting dye done but I would suggest that you see an ENT specialist regarding your complaints. Anything wrong with your inner ear can also cause feeling of imbalance and can make you hear noises such as you described. Once he or she rules out anything wrong with your ear, have yourself checked by a neurologist so as to rule out any cerebral/brain problem causing your imbalance.