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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Possibly: Please repost and be more specific.
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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
17 years experience Internal Medicine
No : Like the name says, it is a scan. No scan hurts. It's just scanning you not touching you.
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Dr. Timothy Mosher answered
32 years experience Radiology
No: During an MRI scan some patients are bothered by the closed enclosure of the scanner and having to remain still. The scan produces some mild warmth s ... Read More
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Dr. Douglas Bourgon answered
22 years experience Radiology
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.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nathaniel Margolis answered
12 years experience Radiology
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 tim ... Read More
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Timothy Mosher answered
32 years experience Radiology
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 ma ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Cheng answered
31 years experience Family Medicine
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 ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bradley Stockmann answered
17 years experience Radiology
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 ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paxton Daniel answered
39 years experience Radiology
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 ... Read More
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kamran Janjua answered
22 years experience Radiology
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/m ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Velt answered
42 years experience Diagnostic Radiology
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. ... Read More
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