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Basic Details Regarding MRI Screening

By Sharon Peterson


Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known as MRI for short, uses strong magnetic field and radio wave pulses to produce images of internal organs and structures of a body. This could show problems that are not able to be shown by other imaging methods. The tube scanner with a large circular magnet inside it is where your body would be inserted while you lie down on the movable bed.

Not all can undergo with this procedure and must be tested first before being able to be scanned by it. They must pass the MRI screening Los Angeles does by removing all metallic objects on them and in their articles of clothing. Here are some more information about this procedure being done in Los Angeles City, CA.

These scans are being used to check abnormalities that can be found in the brain and spinal cord and other parts such as tumors, cysts and joint injuries. Detecting problems the internal organs like liver and heart may have is possible too. Women having pelvic region problems can undergo this to detect the cause of it.

Once you are already inside the scanner with earplugs to block out the noise, the doctor will speak to you and make sure you are comfortable and ready. It is essential that you should not move during scanning as it would make the images blurry. You can ask them to stop the procedure if ever you feel uncomfortable inside.

The radiologist then will check these images after the scanning is done in order to determine if they need more or not. If they are satisfactory for him then no further images would be needed and you can go home. The radiologist will make a report then pass in on to the doctor who will set an appointment with you so the results will be discussed.

It usually takes twenty up to sixty minutes to get the pictures needed depending on the body part being scanned and the amount of pictures required. Your fillings and braces is not affected by the machine but it usually makes the images distorted. This would make the process to finish longer due to the distortion.

Because moving inside the scanner is strictly not allowed while the procedure is undergoing so the doctor sometimes give short breaks for those times that scanning takes longer to finish when necessary. Claustrophobic patients does not need to worry when inside because they be talking to you and making sure you will be comfortable during the whole process. There are open MRI scanners also available for those that really need it.

There is no known side effect when a pregnant woman undergoes this procedure to her or to her child. Although recommended not to do it if she is still in her first trimester unless the information needed is very vital. There are no known concerns when a pregnant woman was scanned on her first trimester but it is still better to do it when she is on her second to third trimester.

There are no side effects known to those who underwent this. Just make sure to remove every device made of metal to avoid injury. Contrast materials that is sometimes injected in you to capture better images can cause allergies at times but can be cured easily.




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