Before the Scan
Before your scan, make sure you eat normally but avoid wearing any clothes with metal like zippers or buttons.
Take off all metal objects like earrings, watches, and belts because they can interfere with the MRI machine.
Wear comfy clothes without metal parts. Some places give you special clothes to wear during the scan.
Tell your doctor if you have any allergies, especially to medicines, because sometimes they give you a special dye for clearer pictures.
If your doctor says you need a special dye for better pictures, it’s okay! It just helps them see everything more clearly.
The MRI staff will tell you how to lie down on the machine's bed and where to put your arms and legs.
While the machine works, you need to stay super still to get the best pictures. It’s just like posing for a photo!
The MRI machine makes loud tapping noises. Sometimes, they give you headphones with music to make it less noisy.
The scan can take from 15 minutes to over an hour, depending on what pictures the doctor needs.
Remember, the MRI doesn’t hurt. It's just taking pictures with a lot of sounds around.