MRI scan is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology. It is a diagnostic technique that helps reflect internal organs on the scan reports. The MRI scan uses strong magnetics that produce strong Magnetic Fields. The magnetic field aligns the atoms in your body in a certain manner which helps in the identification of disorders and deformities. The MRI scan does not use any ionising radiation that can pose certain potential problems to you, therefore the scan stands safe in terms of radiation exposure and its hazards.
How to Prepare for the MRI scan?
You will be guided to not carry any metallic item during the scan. These metallic items can be
- Eye glasses
- Metal rings
- Jewellery
- Piercings
- Mobiles
- Hairclips
- Bangles
- Noserings
- Tattoos containing metallic ink
If you have certain metallic devices that are medically relevant are implanted in your body, you should inform your healthcare provider beforehand. These non removable metallic devices can be-
- Cardiac pacemaker
- Stent
- Prosthetic arm
- Prosthetic leg
- Coils
- Neurofibirillator
- Insulin pumps
- Other pumps, etc.
If you are pregnant you should inform your doctor beforehand.
You do not need to take any specific precautions before the scan, you will be guided for any specific precautions depending upon your health status, before the scan, by your MRI Scan center near you.
Uses Of MRI Scan
Your cost friendly MRI scan can help determine and diagnose various conditions including
- Deformities or problems associated with your brain and spinal cord
- Presence of any cysts, tumors, or other health anomalies present in various parts of your body.
- Detection of breast cancer or for screening high risk women for breast cancer.
- Diagnosis of any abnormality or injury to your joints, including the knee, back, etc.
- Determining various types of problems related to the heart.
- Diagnose diseases associated with the liver or other organs present in the abdomen.
- The evaluation of pain in the pelvic region in women, which can be the indicative of diseases including fibroids and endometriosis
Identifying suspected anomalies pertaining to the uterus in women who are undergoing their infertility evaluation.
