The various causes that could be responsible for altered or affected balance are: 1  Meniereâs disease (a disease of the inner ear). 2  Parkinsonâs disease.  Taking certain medications or drugs such as â anti-convulsant therapy.
Plan on being at the testing center for approximately 3 hours. not allowed in the uptake rooms. Do not eat, drink (except water) or chew gum for 6 hours prior to your scan. water, prior to your scan. jewelry. Diabetics: Do not take your insulin the day of your exam.
Preparing for your CT Angiogram. Please bring your referral (letter from your doctor) and your Medicare and/or Pension Health care card with you to your appointment. It is important to bring all previous films relating to the region being imaged. You will be asked to fast for 4 hours before the test. If you are diabetic and take Metformin (also known as Glucophage, Diabex or Diaformin), then you may be required to stop taking the Metformin on the day of your CT scan and the following 24 hours. It is best to bring recent blood test (renal function) results with you.