I have cyst in my left leg which was diagnosed by doing mri. Since than continue medicines are going on. But no relief. Dr. has advised to do venoms doppler test of left leg to know if there is any veins problem. Does mri not detect veins problem. Or we should go for mri to check thoroughly what is the issue in left leg it is diagnosed or still it is there? Pls help to difference btwn doppler test and mri?

Dr. Danny DevasyAyurvedic Doctor17yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user ji thanks for the query. First of all, the doctor should have explained to you your condition. Basically colour doppler is done to study the blood flow in the body. Mri means magnetic resonance imaging and it will only give a 2d/3d view of the structures inside the body. It will not be able to suggest the blood flow. A cat scan can give you 2d images and also can help to detect blockage if a dye / contrast is used. With regards to the cyst, you can send me the reports so that I may study it and explain it you in simpler language. Is it ok for you to consult with me over phone? In that case, please register yourself with me privately. Thank you.  

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