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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

By Sharon Peterson


MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses strong radio waves and magnetic field to craft images of internal structures and organs in the body. It could show problems which other imaging methods might not be capable of showing. The tube scanner has a big circular magnet inside it and this where the body is inserted while lying down on a movable bed.

Patients must be checked first and tested before letting them be scanned by the machine as to make sure they are safe. They should undergo MRI screening Los Angeles and pass it as well as removing all objects and devices made from metal that can cause disruption. Here are some things to know about this process being done in Los Angeles, California.

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.

After it is done, the radiologist will check the images and determine if further scanning should be done. If he is satisfied and determines that no more further images are needed then they will let you go home. He will then make a report and passed it on to your doctor to discuss with you the results in an appointed date.

The process of getting the pictures usually take twenty to sixty minutes and it depends on what part of the body is being scanned the number of pictures required. If you have fillings or braces, the image may be distorted by it even though it is not affected by the scan. The process may take longer to finish because of the distortion.

Because moving is not allowed during the procedure inside the scanner so a short break is sometimes given to you by the doctor during long scanning time. There is no need for claustrophobic patients to worry because they will talk to you while inside making sure you are comfortable during the process. Open MRI scanners are also available in some places for claustrophobic patients.

There are no side effects known to pregnant women and to the child inside them that undergoes the procedure. Undergoing it on her first trimester is not recommended although it can be done if absolutely necessary to get the information needed. It is advisable to do it during the second trimester and third trimester although doing it in the first one have no clinical concerns known.

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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