Diagnostic Head MRI Scan
If you have a condition affecting any part of your head, an MRI scan may be necessary to identify the issue. Get one quickly and for an affordable price through Vista Health.
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Fast and Affordable Scan
If you suspect that you have a condition affecting your sight, hearing or cognitive health, you don’t want to wait for more than necessary to get a diagnosis. Quickly schedule a high-quality MRI scan with Vista Health.
Depending on our availability, you can schedule an appointment as early as the next day. Our MRI scanning service is competitively priced and includes the clinical report. Take the next step in your healthcare journey with Vista Health.
Symptoms that May Warrant a Head MRI
A head MRI can help you identify the cause of symptoms such as:
- Persistent headaches
- Tremors or seizures
- Sensitivity to light
- Weakness
- Extreme physical fatigue
- Extreme mental fatigue
- Difficulty processing information
What A Head MRI Scan Reveals
We provide different types of MRI scans focused on the brain, eyes and inner ears. Here’s a closer look at what each type of head MRI scan might reveal:
Brain Scan
A scan of the brain allows your radiologist to see if there are any issues in its structures, including:
- Cerebral cortex
- Brain lobes
- Brainstem
- Ventricles
- Cerebellum
- Thalamus and basal ganglia
- Meninges
- Veins and arteries
Based on the results, your radiologist may diagnose you with:
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Bleeding
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Inflammation or swelling
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Fluid build-up
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Brain development problems
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Tumours
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Infections
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Pituitary disorders
Orbits Scan
Your orbits consist of several complicated structures. A scan will show:
- Muscles associated with eye movement
- The globes of each eye
- Eyes
- Both optic nerve
- Blood vessels
- Fat deposits
With images of these parts, your radiologist can detect the presence of:
- Haemorrhage
- Inflammation or swelling
- Trauma
- Optic neuropathy
Inner Ears Scan
An inner ear scan helps diagnose problems within the internal auditory meatus (IAM) or inner ear canal. The images will show the bones, nerves, and other tissues in that area to diagnose any of these conditions:
- Acoustic neuromas
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Meniere’s disease and other conditions that cause balance problems
- Tinnitus
How To Prepare For Your MRI Scan
As a patient, you likely won’t need to prepare much. You can eat and take medication as you normally would unless told otherwise. When you visit our diagnostic centre, one of our friendly staff will ask you about your medical history.
Our staff needs to know if you have any of the following implants or conditions:
- Any type of cardiac device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
- Cochlear implants
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Any type of device or implant that has been inserted within your body
- Artificial joints
- Allergies to medication or IV contrast material
- Claustrophobia
- Pregnancy
These may affect how the MRI procedure can be performed safely. We may need to utilise different techniques or take additional precautions depending on your condition. Also, don’t wear anything with metal parts, as MRIs use a powerful magnet.
Once we have all the necessary information, you just need to follow instructions during the scan. Typically, you just need to remove metal from your person, such as piercings, let yourself be positioned on the MRI table, and stay still.
In some cases, you may be administered a contrast IV. It allows your radiologist to see the structures within your head better. You will feel a warm sensation going through your body, but that’s it.
Don't Delay Your Treatment
As a patient, you likely won’t need to prepare much. You can eat and take medication as you normally would unless told otherwise. When you visit our diagnostic centre, one of our friendly staff will ask you about your medical history.
Our staff needs to know if you have any of the following implants or conditions:
- Pacemaker
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
- Cochlear implants
- Artificial heart valves
- Artificial joints
- Allergies to medication or IV contrast material
- Claustrophobia
- Pregnancy
These may affect how the MRI procedure can be performed safely. We may need to utilise different techniques or take additional precautions depending on your condition. Also, don’t wear anything with metal parts, as MRIs use a powerful magnet.
Once we have all the necessary information, you just need to follow instructions during the scan. Typically, you just need to remove metal from your person, such as piercings, let yourself be positioned on the MRI table, and stay still.
In some cases, you may be administered a contrast IV. It allows your radiologist to see the structures within your head better. You will feel a warm sensation going through your body, but that’s it.
Schedule Your MRI Scan
Easily schedule an MRI scan for an affordable price through Vista Health. Your appointment can be as early as tomorrow, and you’ll get support from our patient care team.
Book an appointment online or call our patient care line to discuss your scan on 0330 134 2627 or make an enquiry by filling out our contact form.
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*All prices include scan, images and report*
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£365 |
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£345 |
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£249 |
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Fast Reporting and Digital Images
UK's most competitive prices
Immediate Access to Scans
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Patient Care Team available 7 days
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Vista Health has pioneered the self-referral pathway within private diagnostic services. We know how difficult it can be to see a GP, so we made it easier than ever for you to access diagnostic services when you need them the most.
We offer private diagnostic services on a self-referral basis, which means you don't need to get a referral from your NHS GP. Simply use our online booking or refer yourself services or simply contact us and we will guide you through our easy-to-follow self-referral process.
There are a number of ways to book an appointment with us:
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