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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a painless procedure that lasts 15 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the area being scanned and the number of images being taken.

Before the scan

On the day of your MRI scan, you should be able to eat, drink and take any medication as usual, unless you're advised otherwise. In some cases, you may be asked not to eat or drink anything for up to 4 hours before the scan, and sometimes you may be asked to drink a fairly large amount of water beforehand. This depends on the area being scanned. When you arrive at the hospital, you'll usually be asked to fill in a questionnaire about your health and medical history. This helps the medical staff ensure you have the scan safely. Once you have completed the questionnaire, you'll usually be asked to give your signed consent for the scan to go ahead. As the MRI scanner produces strong magnetic fields, it's important to remove any metal objects from your body.

These include:

watches

jewellery, such as rings and necklaces

piercings, such as ear, nipple and nose rings

dentures (false teeth)

hearing aids

wigs (some wigs contain traces of metal)

It's best not to bring any valuables with you to your scan, but if you do they can usually be stored in a secure locker. Depending on which part of your body is being scanned, you may need to wear a hospital gown during the procedure. If you don't need to wear a gown, you should wear clothes without metal zips, fasteners, buttons, underwire (bras), belts or buckles.

Contrast agent

Some MRI scans involve having an injection of contrast agent (dye). This makes certain tissues and blood vessels show up more clearly and in greater detail.

Sometimes the contrast agent can cause side effects, such as:

feeling or being sick

a skin rash

a headache

dizziness

These side effects are usually mild and don't last very long.

It's also possible for contrast agent to cause tissue and organ damage in people with severe kidney disease. If you have a history of kidney disease, you may be given a blood test to determine how well your kidneys are functioning and whether it's safe to proceed with the scan. You should let the staff know if you have a history of allergic reactions or any blood clotting problems before having the injection.

Anaesthesia and sedatives

An MRI scan is a painless procedure, so anaesthesia (painkilling medication) isn't usually needed. If you're claustrophobic, you can ask for a mild sedative to help you relax. You should ask your GP or consultant well in advance of having the scan. If you decide to have a sedative during the scan, you'll need to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home afterwards, as you won't be able to drive for 24 hours. Babies and young children may be given a general anaesthetic before having an MRI scan. This is because it's very important to stay still during the scan, which babies and young children are often unable to do when they're awake.

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