Why You Can't Wear Your Favorite Necklace During an MRI

What is an MRI?

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Super Strong Magnets! The MRI machine uses super strong magnets to take pictures of your insides.

What Happens During an MRI?

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Why No Metal?

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Your Favorite Necklace

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Metal Moves!

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Other Metal Items

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What If I Forget?

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Removing metal makes sure you and everyone else stays safe during the scan. Swipe Up