In case of serious illness, doctors recommend an MRI scan for a complete examination of the body. However, due to a lack of information, people often get scared after hearing the name of an MRI scan. In such a situation, there is a need for awareness to remove the fear in the minds of people regarding this investigation. This article of ours is a small effort in this direction, in which we are trying to give you correct information related to MRI.

It is important to keep some things in mind while getting an MRI scan done so that the possible harm of this test can be avoided. In this article, we are going to tell you about what things (Precautions for MRI scan) are necessary to keep in mind while getting an MRI scan done. We talked to Dr. Brijendra Singh, General Physician of Lucknow about this and are sharing the information received from him with you here.

What is MRI and why is it needed?

Talking about MRI, its full name is Magnetic Resonance Imaging, which is a screening test. In this, pictures are taken inside the body through powerful electrical and radio waves, so that the internal problems of the body can be detected.

Such items should not be worn during an MRI scan

A high magnetic machine is used for MRI tests, which can rapidly attract light to heavy objects made of metal. In such a situation, when the body goes inside the machine during the test, no metallic items must be worn during this period. Otherwise, the machine will pull such things towards itself in a jerk.

Therefore, a person going for an MRI scan is not allowed to carry any kind of metal object with him. Generally, people do not carry any external things with them, but often patients are wearing things which contain metal. Let us know about some such things which can be dangerous to wear during MRI tests due to the use of metal.

Use of Jewellery

You should not wear earrings, nose pins, bracelets or any kind of jewellery during the MRI scan. Even if the jewellery is artificial, any kind of metal object can directly cause an accident.

Watch and belt

The watch, belt or wallet also contain metal, so remove these things before the MRI scan.

Underwire bra

Metal is used in underwire bras, so do not wear such undergarments while going for an MRI scan.

Hair accessories

Metal is also used in hair accessories like hair pins, juda pins, hair bands and cultures. Therefore, do not wear such hair accessories during MRI.

Fake teeth

Let us tell you that metal is also used in false teeth, so if you use false teeth, then remove them before the scan.

ssportswearOne should not wear sportswear while going for an MRI scan, because a lot of fibre is used in making such clothes. Due to the use of this fibre, the use of such clothes can cause problems for the MRI machine. Let us tell you that due to this, there can be a risk of fire, hence it would be better that you do not wear such clothes while undergoing an MRI scan.

Keep these things in mind during the MRI test

Apart from clothes, it is important to keep some things in mind before and after the MRI test. You are prohibited from eating or drinking two to four hours before an MRI test, as this is necessary for better scanning and imaging. Therefore, if you are going to get tested then keep in mind that you should go on an empty stomach.

Along with this, if you have asthma or any kind of allergy, then definitely tell your doctor or examiner about it. At the same time, if you are allergic to any food or medicine, then definitely inform the MRI inspector about it. These are all the precautions that must be taken care of during an MRI scan.

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