Claustrophobia in MRI | MRI for a slipped disc

Claustrophobia in MRI

Since the examination with the help of an MRI must be carried out in an almost completely closed tube, the procedure can be very stressful for people who suffer from claustrophobia (claustrophobia). However, claustrophobia is not an exclusion criterion for securing the diagnosis of “slipped disc” with the help of an MRI. Affected patients should report the problem to the medical staff before the start of treatment. Various sedatives can help to ensure that the MRI examination can still be performed without any problems.

That’s what an MRI for a herniated disc costs

The MRT for a herniated disc usually costs between 500 and 800 €, depending on which back area is to be imaged. If the MRI is performed based on a medical indication, the health insurance usually covers the costs of the examination. However, the indication for an MRI in case of a herniated disc is rather reserved.

Back pain of all kinds is initially treated purely conservatively with movement therapy. Therefore, an exact diagnosis of the cause is not always necessary, which is why one often spares the MRI and tries to alleviate the symptoms by means of general therapy. In urgent cases of suspicion, however, immediate imaging is of course carried out.