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Generally, no-- if by "silver" you mean jewelry or piercings. These must be removed before you have the MRI. The concern is that certain items might come loose or distort the images, and thus distort the test results. But if you are asking about dental fillings, even if they contain silver, these are not "loose," so they would be okay. According to the American Radiological Society, the following items would potentially be a problem, and thus should not be worn to an MRI:
- jewelry, watches, credit cards and hearing aids, all of which can be damaged.
- pins, hairpins, metal zippers and similar metallic items, which can distort MRI images.
- removable dental work.
- pens, pocket knives and eyeglasses.
- body piercings.
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What things does an mri show?
I am having sever pain in my neck and the back of my head. I am having an MRI of my neck and wanted to now what that would show.
Do you disrobe for mri scan?
no, you wear a hospital gown.
What do you wear in an MRI?
Nothing metal. Other than the no-metal rule, each hospital will have its own MRI dress code. Sometimes you have to wear the gown, sometimes you can just wear shorts and a t-shirt.
Can you wear a bra during an MRI?
Yes as long as it has no metal in it. If it has any metal then no, as an MRI is like a giant magnet.
Does having an MRI Test done on the head cause your equilibrium to get back straight?
an MRI is just a scan
Does it hurt having an MRI if you have a tattoo?
Nope, false. It's safe to have a tattoo and having an MRI. The Ink does contain some metal but in tiny quantities so it's safe.
Can you have a spinal MRI after having cataracts implants?
yes if there is titanium
Why doesn't an mri scan help everyboby?
People with certin implants (ex. pacemakers, neurostimulators) cannot have an MRI. Also the person having the MRI must be able to hold very still.
Why don't MRI scans work for everyone?
People with certin implants (ex. pacemakers, neurostimulators) cannot have an MRI. Also the person having the MRI must be able to hold very still.
Can you eat or drink water befor having an mri scan on your spine?
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.
Is it ok to wear hair extensions in surgery?
Yes, but if the extensions clip in or if your hair has a lot of bobby pins it's best to remove them because they can actually interfere with some machines like an MRI, for example.
I'm having an MRI tomorrow on my brain and I need to have another one within two weeks for a shoulder. Is there a period of time required to wait between MRI's?
NO
