diagnosis neurotoxicity

Posted by noah2 @noah2, Jan 3, 2023

Hello i was wondering is there a test will know that there is neurotoxicity to patient brain that’s effects the cognitive , alot informations said brain imaging such as MRi , some said Spect or PET scan , please what the tests will diagnosis that there is neurotoxicity in brain ?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 3, 2023

Hello @noah2, Welcome to Connect. I don't have a good answer for you. My own personal opinion is that it might depend on what the doctor or neurologist is looking for or suspects. Here is some information on the topic that might give you some insights.

-- Testing for Neurotoxicity - Environmental Neurotoxicology:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234247/
-- Neurotoxicity - What research is being done?:
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/neurotoxicity

You might also find the following discussions helpful to read what other members have shared:
-- Neurotoxicity from Neomycin. Help please?:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neurotoxicity-from-neomycin-help-please/
-- Neuropathy or neurotoxicity symptoms:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-or-neurotoxicity-symptoms/

Have you talked with your doctor about your symptoms? Have they recommended any tests?