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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.
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