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When you look up mri risks and it says breathing difficulties, sweating, numbness, or heart palpitations is that risk from contrast or mri?
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There is : Not known side effect of MRI scan. Symptoms you refered could be contrast induced or a claustrophobic/anxiety attack. Not all MRI need contrast. Metal devices can go in the scanner. Piercing or medical devices.
Answered 6/10/2014
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MRI: There are no medical problems or side effects from getting an mri. You are describing symptoms that come from either claustrophobia or anxiety. It is rare that 'contrast' is used during mris.
Answered 9/5/2013
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