Are there any risks associated with doing a brain MRI scan?

Question

I'm thinking of doing one for $80, and I want to know what the risks are. Is radiation a risk?

It pays $80; it's for a psychology experiment

Answer 1

There's no risks that I know of with getting an MRI, I have to have on edone every year on my brain because I have M.S. I would be more worried about the place that you are going to because getting an MRI for $80 is like buying a new car for $10. I've never heard of anyone charging that little for that test. I'd do some research and look into that place.

If you don't mind me asking, what state are you in?

Answer 2

there are no risks of radiation MRI stands for magnetic resonence imaging basically they use a powerful magnet to image your brain today the magnets are very powerful from up to.5 to 2 teslas ( the earths magnetic field is .5 gauss 10000 gauss= 1 tesla) so make sure there is nothing magnetic on you they normaly check though

if you have welded before you might have a risk in damage to your eyes talk to the nurses first and if you are clasutraphobic check out the "open MRI"
go to this website

http://www.howstuffworks.com/mri.htm

hope it helps the risks far outweigh the benifits here so go for it!! good luck

Answer 3

No radiation risks, but it uses an unbelievably powerful magnet so if you have any metal in you, it's out, and don't take your wallet in the room with you: it'll wipe out the magnetic strips on your credit and bank cards. How did you get a 90% discount?

Answer 4

Here are the "contraindications"
Absolute Contraindications (i.e. never give an MRI to people with...)

electronically, magnetically, and mechanically activated implants:
cardiac pacemakers
ferromagnetic or electronically operated stapedial implants
hemostatic clips (CNS)
metallic splinters in the orbit

Relative Contraindications (think twice and make sure it is necessary)

electronically, magnetically, and mechanically activated implants:
other pacemakers, e.g.,
for the carotid sinus;
insulin pumps and nerve stimulators;
lead wires or similar wires
non-ferromagnetic stapedial implants
cochlear implants
prosthetic heart valves (in high fields, if dehiscence is suspected)
hemostatic clips (body)
makeup and tattoos
congestive heart failure
pregnancy (claustrophobia)

Answer 5

There is no ionizing radiation with an MRI. If you have metal in your eyes or shrapnel, then it could be a disaster, though.

Answer 6

as long as you dont have anything metal or electronic inside your body, there's no risk.. but if you're claustrophobic, that might be a problem.. otherwise, it's safe..

Answer 7

their are aways risks in medical testing but you should be alright as long as you have no metal stents in your neck or your head