what are the side effects of having an mri?
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There are no known side effects of an MRI scan. The benefits of an MRI scan relate to its precise accuracy in detecting structural abnormalities of the body. Patients who have any metallic materials within the body must notify their physician prior to the examination or inform the MRI staff.
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['major blood loss.', 'damage to surrounding tissues, including the bladder, urethra, blood vessels, and nerves.', 'blood clots.', 'infection.', 'anesthesia side effects.', 'bowel blockage.']
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['Bone thinning.', 'Liver damage.', 'Headache.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Nausea.', 'Skin irritation.', 'Pain in the joints and bone.', 'Birth defects.']
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Radiation to the brain can cause these short-term side effects: Headaches. Hair loss. Nausea.
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['Fatigue.', 'Hair loss.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Skin changes.', 'Headache.', 'Blurry vision.']
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['increased tumor or bone pain.', 'hot flashes.', 'nausea.', 'fatigue.', 'mood swings.', 'depression.', 'headache.', 'hair thinning.']
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['loss of consciousness.', 'muscle spasms.', 'numbness or tingling.', 'breathing problems.', 'headache.', 'problems with vision or hearing.', 'burns.', 'seizures.']
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['redness. blood rushing to area.', 'swelling. blood and cells in the area.', 'heat. blood is hot and friction is created.', 'pain. actual damage to structure.', 'loss of function. some of the reasons include: broken bones or due to loss of ROM.']
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What are the risks of an MRI? Because radiation is not used, there is no risk of exposure to ionizing radiation during an MRI exam. Due to the use of the strong magnet, special precautions must be taken to perform an MRI on patients with certain implanted devices such as pacemakers or cochlear implants.
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['Pain.', 'Stiffness.', 'Swelling.', 'Redness.', 'Decreased range of motion.']
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An MRI or magnetic resonance imaging is a radiology techinque scan that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures. The MRI scanner is a tube surrounded by a giant circular magnet. The patient is placed on a moveable bed that is inserted into the magnet.
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['osteoporosis and bone fractures.', 'infertility.', 'developmental problems.', 'a weakened immune system.', 'malnutrition.', 'increased risk of surgical complications.', 'anemia.', 'chronic fatigue.']
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['confusion.', 'numbness and tingling in your arms and legs.', 'headache.', 'constipation or diarrhea.', 'blurred vision.', 'skin rash.', 'swelling of your face and tongue.', 'nausea.']
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['Fatigue.', 'Morning Stiffness.', 'Joint stiffness.', 'Pain.', 'Swelling.', 'Fever.', 'Numbness and Tingling.', 'Limited motion.']
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['Pictures.', 'Pain.', 'Swelling.', 'Stiffness.', 'Joint deformity.', 'Grinding.', 'Warmth.', 'Mucous cysts.']
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['headache.', 'breast tenderness or pain.', 'upset stomach.', 'vomiting.', 'diarrhea.', 'constipation.', 'tiredness.', 'muscle, joint, or bone pain.']
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Side Effects: Chronic headaches, neck and chest pain.