You're scheduled for an MRI. You prepare by taking off your
jewelry, belts and clothing with zippers. But here's what
you need to know that your doc may not mention:
1. An MRI is incredibly loud. Expect clanking and banging
that sounds like a jackhammer during the MRI, and can
range from 82 to 118 decibels. Bring your own foam or
silicone earplugs, or ask for them before you go into the MRI
tube. Children — and some adults — who could be
frightened by the sound may need sedation in order to lie
still during the test.
2. You may be in for way longer than you expected. In some
cases a simple 15-minute procedure can turn into a
seemingly endless hour. So prepare by having a snack
beforehand, and be sure to go to the bathroom first. If you
haven't had a moment to yourself in a while, you might
enjoy the solitude.
3. Anxiety can set in. You may experience fear, or if you
suffer from anxiety , you may feel claustrophobic inside the
MRI machine. It helps to close your eyes before going in and
keep them closed. Try to think of amusing things — or about
people or pets you love. Some people benefit from taking
anti-anxiety medication prior to MRI.
4. Ditch ALL the jewelry. Loose metal objects can injure
you during an MRI when they're pulled toward the very
powerful MRI magnet. This means all jewelry has to come
off, not only what you can see, and this includes belly-
button or toe rings.
RELATED: How MRIs Can Predict Heart Attacks and Stroke
5. Don't wear makeup. Some cosmetics contain metals that
can interact with MRI magnets, so on the day of the MRI
don't wear makeup or nail polish. Also, minimize hair
products and forgo antiperspirants and sunscreens, which
contain metals, just to be safe.
6. Let the doctor know about hidden tattoos. During MRI,
skin or eye irritation — even first degree burns — can result
when dyes in tattoos , even from tattooed eyeliner, heat up.
Covering them isn't likely to help, and if skin irritation or
burning happens, the MRI must be stopped at once to avoid
a burn.
7. Chill out. Because of MRI radio waves, some people
report feeling a little warm during the procedure. Your
temperature may go up by a degree, but don't worry — it's
not dangerous.
8. You may have to do it twice. If you move during the MRI,
the images will have to be taken again and the process
begun again.
9. It's not a CAT scan. An MRI uses strong magnetic fields
and radio waves; it's not a CT, or CAT, scan, which uses X-
rays.
10. Don't worry about radiation. Getting an MRI does not
expose you to radiation like an X-ray, CT or CAT scan
would.
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jewelry, belts and clothing with zippers. But here's what
you need to know that your doc may not mention:
1. An MRI is incredibly loud. Expect clanking and banging
that sounds like a jackhammer during the MRI, and can
range from 82 to 118 decibels. Bring your own foam or
silicone earplugs, or ask for them before you go into the MRI
tube. Children — and some adults — who could be
frightened by the sound may need sedation in order to lie
still during the test.
2. You may be in for way longer than you expected. In some
cases a simple 15-minute procedure can turn into a
seemingly endless hour. So prepare by having a snack
beforehand, and be sure to go to the bathroom first. If you
haven't had a moment to yourself in a while, you might
enjoy the solitude.
3. Anxiety can set in. You may experience fear, or if you
suffer from anxiety , you may feel claustrophobic inside the
MRI machine. It helps to close your eyes before going in and
keep them closed. Try to think of amusing things — or about
people or pets you love. Some people benefit from taking
anti-anxiety medication prior to MRI.
4. Ditch ALL the jewelry. Loose metal objects can injure
you during an MRI when they're pulled toward the very
powerful MRI magnet. This means all jewelry has to come
off, not only what you can see, and this includes belly-
button or toe rings.
RELATED: How MRIs Can Predict Heart Attacks and Stroke
5. Don't wear makeup. Some cosmetics contain metals that
can interact with MRI magnets, so on the day of the MRI
don't wear makeup or nail polish. Also, minimize hair
products and forgo antiperspirants and sunscreens, which
contain metals, just to be safe.
6. Let the doctor know about hidden tattoos. During MRI,
skin or eye irritation — even first degree burns — can result
when dyes in tattoos , even from tattooed eyeliner, heat up.
Covering them isn't likely to help, and if skin irritation or
burning happens, the MRI must be stopped at once to avoid
a burn.
7. Chill out. Because of MRI radio waves, some people
report feeling a little warm during the procedure. Your
temperature may go up by a degree, but don't worry — it's
not dangerous.
8. You may have to do it twice. If you move during the MRI,
the images will have to be taken again and the process
begun again.
9. It's not a CAT scan. An MRI uses strong magnetic fields
and radio waves; it's not a CT, or CAT, scan, which uses X-
rays.
10. Don't worry about radiation. Getting an MRI does not
expose you to radiation like an X-ray, CT or CAT scan
would.
Please Help child
Donar please contact somnathsingh1977@gmail.com
Thank you
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