Can Brain Scans reveal Hidden Health Issues

Brain Checks and Scan

Most people undergo regular health check-ups throughout their lives—such as school health checks, employment screenings, and executive health checks. These tests are effective in screening for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, heart disease, and some cancer markers.

However, these general health checks are often inadequate for detecting brain conditions.

The brain is the most important organ, responsible for thinking, movement, and overall body function. Unfortunately, it is also vulnerable to diseases such as:

• Cerebrovascular disease (stroke-causing blood vessel blockages or bleeding)

• Brain tumors, including brain cancer

• Epilepsy and other seizure disorders

• Brain infections

• Dementia and memory loss conditions

• Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease

  
  

Increasingly, younger individuals are being diagnosed with brain-related diseases. Early detection can make a significant difference in treatment, preventing long-term brain damage, which is difficult to reverse.

Who Should Get a Brain Check?

A Brain Check is recommended for individuals experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Persistent and severe headaches

• Dizziness, vertigo, or spinning sensations

• Seizures, including epilepsy

• Sudden weakness in the limbs

• Loss of consciousness

• Sudden loss of senses (hearing, vision, smell, taste, or touch)

• Difficulty understanding speech or expressing oneself

• Tremors or uncontrollable movements of the hands and limbs

• Memory problems and forgetfulness

What is Done During a Brain Check?

A Specialist Brain Check involves a consultation with a Brain Specialist at a Brain Center.

The Process Includes:

1. Detailed Medical History – Assessment of current and past health conditions.

   
   

2. Physical Examination – Evaluates gait, movement, speech, hearing, vision, sensation, strength, and reflexes.

   
   

3. Specialist Brain Scans & Tests – Ordered based on clinical findings for accurate diagnosis.

What Are the Specialist Brain Scans and Tests?

Your Brain Specialist may recommend the following brain imaging and diagnostic tests:

Imaging Scans

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the Brain

• CT (Computed Tomography) of the Brain

• PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Brain Scans, including PET-MRI

  
  

Brain Function & Neurological Tests

• NeuroMetrics & PsychoMetrics Digital Brain Function Tests

• EEG (Electroencephalogram), including Video EEG

  
  

Blood Vessel & Circulatory Tests

• Cerebral Angiograms, including CT Angiogram, MR Angiogram, and Catheter Angiograms

  
  

Hearing & Balance Tests

• Audiograms and Vestibular Function Tests

(This is not an exhaustive list. Your Brain Specialist will determine the necessary tests based on your symptoms and clinical diagnosis.)

Specialist Brain Care at Singapore Brain Spine Centre

At Singapore Brain Spine Centre, we provide:

✅ Comprehensive Brain Health Assessments

✅ Advanced Brain Imaging (MRI, CT, PET Scans)

✅ Specialist Neurological Tests for Accurate Diagnosis

Prioritise Your Brain Health, Book a Brain Check Today

If you are experiencing persistent headaches, dizziness, memory issues, or unexplained neurological symptoms, early diagnosis can be life-changing.

📞 Schedule a consultation today at Singapore Brain Spine Centre and take a proactive step toward better brain health.