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How can getting an mri on your head affect you being a 20 year old female? i heard it affects you later in life, but how? what happens?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : It shouldn't affect you at all now or later in life you are not exposed to radiation as you would with a ct.

Answered 3/30/2013

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Dr. David Dang answered

Nothing : A brain MRI without contrast should not affect you at all. Rarely patients can be allergic to the contrast.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

How can getting an mri on your head affect you being a 20 year old female? i heard it affects you later in life, but how? what happens?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Dr. David Dang answered

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