Full Body MRI in Delhi

Full-body MRIs are safe as they don't use harmful radiation for imaging and only employ radiowaves. Some people may feel discomfort during the process, which is normal. There are some cases where patients complain of allergies.

If you are going for a normal MRI, you can eat. If your MRI is focused on the gastrointestinal tract, you need to go with an empty stomach. Usually, fasting is not recommended before the scan, but it depends upon the process used and the laboratory procedures.

People might fall asleep during the MRI, and commonly, they do it. It is recommended, too. People are often seen carrying a mask or using a towel on their eyes as it controls the fear factor of being in a closed area. It is completely safe and has no effect on the patient.

Several situations where a patient may be asked by the doctor to opt for a full-body MRI scan are as follows:

• Cancer screening
• Some disease early stage detection
• Before going for any heart treatments like pacemakers or more, an ECG is done to monitor the heart conditions before and after the treatment.
• Neurological screening
• Multi organ evalution

One thing one needs to carewhen you take a patient for the MRI Scan is the patient or anyone accompanying him should not carry any metal things. In it, the whole body must remain still and control the breath for some special tests.

For the full body MRI, the patient has to lie down on a bed, which will slowly slide into a cylindrical MRI scanner. It is empowered by a powerful magnet. The whole process may take more than half an hour but less than an hour.

The MRI machine generates strong radioactive waves and electronic fields during the process. It will help to create the body's internal organ's external image. Radiologist provides reports after analyzing the images.

In urgent cases the reports may be delivered within a day or two but in some cases the reports may take long to be delivered. The reason is the analyzing part requires more attention and research before coming to a conclusion.

Do not take any metal objects inside the scan room or wear any outfit that has metal fasteners. Remember to inform the technician about your health condition and metal implants, if any, before the tests. For some special tests, you need to avoid drinking for a good and eating for some time before the testing.