An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a diagnostic tool that uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a diagnostic tool that uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.
Here are some common indications for an MRI scan:
- Abdominal pain
- Joint pain or injury
- Headaches
- Neck or back pain
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain or nervous system disorders
- Cancer detection and staging
- Cardiac and vascular abnormalities
- Breast cancer screening
- Prostate cancer screening
- Pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding
- Stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Arthritis
- Kidney and liver disease
These are just a few examples of the many conditions that may warrant an MRI scan. Your doctor or healthcare provider will determine whether an MRI is necessary based on your individual symptoms, medical history, and physical examination.
