How Long Does a Full Body MRI Take?

What's an MRI?

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Why a Full Body MRI? Doctors use a full body MRI to check if everything is okay inside your body, from head to toe!

Getting Ready

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The MRI Room

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Inside the Machine

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The Sounds

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Time to Scan

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What Happens Inside?

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When it's done, the bed will slide out, and you can go back to your day! Swipe Up