“Are there any health risks with having an MRI?”
I'm 40. My doctor wants me to get an MRI to look at an injury that I have in my leg. Are there any health risks with having an MRI?
7 Answers
There are no health risks associated with having an MRI. Potential for health risks exist in patients that have metal in their orbits, such as in patients that work with metal for their occupation. In addition, there is a contraindication to performing MRI in patients that have a pacemaker or patents that have embolization coils or clips for intracranial aneurysms. In some instances, Gadolinium contrast injection is required. There is a small incidence of allergy to this contrast.
Hope this helps.
Brian
Hope this helps.
Brian
There are no health risks given MRI does not use radiation. You will need to complete screening forms to assess for the presence of any internal metal that could cause harm during the exam since the MRI machine is basically a big magnet.
There can be some discomfort due to warming and noise. The technologists will try to make you as comfortable as possible with pillows and noise canceling headphones.
There can be some discomfort due to warming and noise. The technologists will try to make you as comfortable as possible with pillows and noise canceling headphones.
None have been proven.
MRI is safe and is performed without radiation.
There are no health risks in getting an MR
No as it uses magnets. I would consult your doctor who can explain more as I do not know whether you are receiving contrast which is usually safe.
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Dr Cox
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Dr Cox
Only if you have implanted electronic devices that are not MRI safe. Your doctor who implanted that would tell you. Otherwise, it is as safe as walking your dog.
