How Often Can An MRI Be Performed On The Same Person Safely?

Posted on Wed, 18 May 2016

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Question : I am scheduled to have a neck MRI and a Pancreas MRI one week later. Is this safe? I had to have the neck MRI rescheduled otherwise the two would have been one month apart. If there are any safety issues, I will delay the second. The problem is that it is so hard to get in that I may have to wait 6 months. i do not want to reschedule unless 2 in a row is unsafe.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can have two MRI within one week.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

You can have two MRI within one week,there is no restriction in number of MRI.
MRI doesn't cause any hazard to our body.
MRI used magnetic waves for imaging and it is absolutely safe.
There is no need to reschedule second MRI,you can plan according to need.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX

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