Question 1

Is a doctor's prescription mandatory for an MRI scan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a doctor’s note is mandatory for getting an MRI scan done.

Question 2

Are there any discounts running on MFine for MRI scans?

Accepted Answer

You can avail of up to 50% discount on MFine for MRI scans. This may vary based on your location and the preferred lab partner.

Question 3

Will I get a report analysis after the test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your report analysis will be done by an expert doctor for free on the MFine app.

Question 4

Are there any packages available on MFine for scans?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is the Healthy Heart Package and Complete Pollution Package that you can avail of through MFine. These packages include multiple scans to detect problems or diseases.

Question 5

Can I reschedule my appointment for the MRI scan test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can easily reschedule the appointment for an MRI scan with the MFine app. Just go to the app, and there is an option to reschedule the appointment.

Question 6

What is measured through the MRI scan brain test?

Accepted Answer

The MRI scan is used to detect-

Bleeding
Infections
Swelling
Cysts
Diagnose brain cancer
Blood vessels problems
Inflammatory conditions
Injured skull
To detect mental illness
Developmental and structural abnormalities
To determine if the shunt is working
To detect damage to the brain caused by a stroke or an injury

Question 7

How much is taken in the process of an MRI scan?

Accepted Answer

MRI scan brain test stands for Magnetic resonance imaging, usually take 30-60 minutes. It is not a very long procedure. It produces a detailed picture of the brain. It is a painless, safe, and invasive test without ionizing radiation or radioactive tracers.

Question 8

Who should get this test done?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can have an MRI scan brain test done. All men and women of any age can get this test. However, pregnant women in their first trimester should not do this test as the baby will be in a strong magnetic field.

Question 9

When should you not get this test done?

Accepted Answer

If you are facing any of the following diseases, you are advised not to go through this test-

Intracranial aneurysm clips
Cochlear implants
Implanted pacemakers
Pregnant women as the baby can not bear strong magnetic field

However, you are advised to consult with your doctor.

Question 10

What are the uses of the MRI scan brain?

Accepted Answer

The doctor uses MRI to detect various problems. Some of these are the problems of the brain, wrists, hands, chest, lungs, spinal cord, skeleton, abdomen, feet, pelvis, and ankles. Sometimes, it may also provide clear images of body parts that can’t be seen with an X-ray, CAT scan, or ultrasound.

Question 11

Which one is better, MRI or a CT scan?

Accepted Answer

An MRI is better than a CT scan because of-

There is no exposure to radiation in MRI.
MRI provides better soft tissue contrast than CT.
MRI scan can take images from any body part like head, leg, joints in any imaging direction.

Question 12

Why is an MRI scan brain test important?

Accepted Answer

MRI scan test is used to find out the clear difference between healthy and diseases tissue and can perform important information about the spine, brain, internal organs, and joints. It has no side effects and can be used for the early detection and treatment of diseases.

Question 13

What caused the noise in the scanner?

Accepted Answer

The scanner creates the noise. This noise produced by the scanner is the electrical current rising of the gradient magnet. This current in the wires is opposing the field of the main magnet, the stronger the field, the louder the gradient noise.

Question 14

What are the risks associated with an MRI scan of the brain?

Accepted Answer

There may be some risks due to the strong use of the magnet. MRI cannot be performed in some patients.

Pregnant patients
Implanted pacemakers
If contrast dye is used, there is a risk for allergic reaction to the dye
Cochlear implants
Certain intrauterine contraceptive devices

Question 15

If you are claustrophobic, how can you manage an MRI scan?

Accepted Answer

If you are claustrophobic, you may listen to the music, take sedatives that will help to stay calm, breathe and meditate and stretch your muscles and limbs to help you be as comfortable as possible in the machine to stay calm during the procedure.

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