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does an mri scan hurt?

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No : Like the name says, it is a scan. No scan hurts. It's just scanning you not touching you.

Question 2

should i do a mri scan..?

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Yes. : If a medical professional has recommended an MRI then it is important for your care to obtain the study. An MRI has no pain and no radiation.

Question 3

how much time does and mri scan take?

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MRI scan length: The MRI can take between 20 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the body part. It can take longer if there is any motion, so try to stay still. Leave time for filling out paper work and getting dressed for the scan as well.

Question 4

should i worry about mri scan dangers?

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Safe procedure: Mri is one of the safest medical procedures.  Risks result from incompatibility of some medical devices such as pacemakers. You will be screened to make sure you do not have a device or condition that would place you at risk.  Other potential risks result from mild heating (similar to that from exercise), noise, and claustrophobia.  Most patients have no problems with the procedure.

Question 5

what information does anmri scangive?

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Details: An MRI provides a very detailed picture of the soft tissue.  Because the soft tissue of muscle is different that the soft tissue of the bowels, which is different than the soft tissue of the blood vessels, etc., an MRI delineates all these different tissues very distinctly.

Question 6

what can you do to prepare for an mri scan?

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Claustrophobia: Many people who have never had an MRI study before are concerned about experiencing claustrophobia during the scan. There are multiple methods to deal with this issue including meditation during the scan, having the MRI on an "open" machine to reduce the sensation of claustrophobia, or having the doctor that requested to study also prescribe a medication such as Xanax (alprazolam) to help you relax.

Question 7

is it normal to feel sick during an mri scan?

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Likely anxiety: The test is really quite easy. You lie on a platform that slides into the machine. Often headphones are provided for your favorite music. You just lie still and let the machine take pictures (you will hear some tapping sounds as the machine works). Sometimes an IV injection of contrast is given during the exam (depending on what is being evaluated).

Question 8

what exactly does it feel like to get an mri scan?

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Read more here: Please see these articles (and it's related articles) for a good summary of info on the actual MRI procedure:

http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/mri-procedure.Html.

Question 9

can you tell me how much an mri scan costs the nhs?

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Variable amount: Cost of MRI depends on what is being scanned .  The cost also depends on where it is done.  In Florida the cost of a spine is different that the head.  Medicare also has variable rates

Question 10

what is the difference between a pet and a mri scan?

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Can be complimentary: A pet scan is sensitive to the metabolism of glucose which is relatively increased in many tumors. Mri provides anatomic detail and is predominately sensitive to water. In most cases of pathology (like in tumors) the water content is increased.  Recently, these two technologies have been fused to provide the anatomic detail of the MRI scan with the functional data of the pet scan all in one image.

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