drink plent of fluids afterwads.
The cotton gin was developed before the MRI, which was developed before steel, and steel was developed before the phonograph and DVD.
Eating Before Having An MRIFor certain kinds of MRI scan (e.g. an MRCP which looks at the biliary system) it's very important that you don't eat or drink for 4-6 hours before the scan. If you're having a scan of your pelvis it's often best not to eat beforehand so that artefact from bowel motion is reduced. The radiographers or technologists at the MRI Unit will advise you on the specific requirements for your scan though.
It really depends on what the MRI is for. If it is an MRI of your leg, water generally wouldn't have any effect on that. If you are having an MRI of your GI track, then you probably should not. The best bet is to call your doctor's office or the lab that you are having the MRI done at.
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Yes, an MRI typically requires prior authorization from the insurance company before it can be performed.
Cochlear implants have magnets in them which interfere with the MRI process. The magnet from the implant will require removal before the MRI exam, but can be replaced after the scan. There are cochlear implants nowadays which can undergo medical procedures such as MRI's without removing anything.
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Not always. Before a routine MRI scan no GFR test is needed. Some MRI scans will require an injection of a drug (contrast) which is used to highlight different aspects of blood supply. There is a small risk of this contrast affecting kidney function so some MRI centres test kidney function before administration. One such test is GFR
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Yes, having a sewing needle embedded in the foot could be dangerous if you were to have an MRI. The magnetic field of the MRI machine could cause the needle to move or potentially injure the surrounding tissue. It is important to inform your healthcare provider or the MRI technologist if you have a foreign object in your body before undergoing an MRI.