Category: MRI

An MRI scan is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available. It can reveal problems that X-rays and CT scans simply cannot see — particularly in soft tissue, the brain, and the spinal cord. It can help doctors diagnose…

It is a question many people do not think to ask until the morning of their MRI appointment. Can you wear makeup? The short answer is: ideally not. Here is why — and which products matter most.   Can You…

If you have been booked for a cardiac MRI and your biggest worry is whether you will be fully inside the scanner, the reassurance is this: you will not be. This is one of the most commonly searched questions before…

Being referred for an MRI when you have braces is understandably confusing — the whole premise of the scan involves powerful magnets, and braces are made of metal. But the reassurance is straightforward: having braces does not prevent you from…

Whether you need to arrange a lift home from your MRI depends on one thing: whether you have been given a sedative. For the vast majority of patients having a standard scan, driving home afterwards is completely fine. Here is…

Numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning pain are symptoms that drive thousands of people to ask whether an MRI will find the answer. The short answer is: often yes — but it depends on what type of nerve damage is involved…

A full spine MRI covers a lot of ground — from the base of your skull all the way down to your lower back. That means it takes considerably longer than a scan of just one section. If you know…

Choosing the right outfit for an MRI takes about two minutes of planning and can make your appointment considerably more comfortable. The main rule is simple: avoid metal. Here is everything you need to know before you arrive.   What…

You have an MRI booked and you are wondering whether you need to skip breakfast. For most people, the answer is no. But the rules vary depending on what is being scanned and whether contrast dye is involved — and…