Cost of MRI in India

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and tissues in the body.

Why: It is performed for:

 Brain and Spinal Cord  Heart and blood vessels  Liver and bile ducts  Kidneys  Spleen  Pancreas  Uterus  Ovaries  Prostate  Bones and joints  Breasts

Since MRI uses huge magnets, the presence of metal in the body can be a safety hazard if attracted to the magnet. Unless the device being is certified as MRI safe, MRI might not be safe. Effects of MRI on fetuses are not well understood, so the doctor should be told if the patient is pregnant. The doctor might recommend and alternative exam or postpone the MRI. The doctor should also be told if the patient is breast-feeding, or has kidney or liver problems, because if contrast material is used in the procedure it can cause problems.