Does your whole body go in for an abdominal MRI?

During Your Procedure

You will change into a hospital gown. You will lie on the scanning table headfirst with arms at your side. Coils (special devices to improve image quality) may be placed on or around your abdomen. The scanning table will slide your whole body into the magnet.

What is the prep for an abdominal MRI?

You will be asked to fast for 2 hours prior to your exam. You may take your usual medications with small amounts of water. Otherwise, no additional preparation is needed. Give yourself one enema 2 hours prior to your procedure; repeat with 2nd enema 15 minutes after first is completed.

How long does MRI with contrast of abdomen take?

The test lasts about 30 to 60 minutes, but it may take longer.

How long does an MRI with and without contrast of abdomen take?

Several sets of images are usually required, each taking from 2-15 minutes. A complete scan, depending on the sequences performed, and need for contrast enhancement may take 1 hour or more. Newer scanners complete the process in less time.

Can you put on deodorant for an MRI?

Can you put on deodorant for an MRI? Please refrain from wearing any powder, perfumes, deodorant and/or lotions on your underarms and breasts prior to the procedure. Since the MRI is a magnet, please let us know if you have any metal in or on your body.

What does an MRI scan of the abdomen show?

An MRI scan is capable of showing fine detail of different tissues. The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.

Can MRI results be seen immediately?

This means it’s unlikely you’ll get the results of your scan immediately. The radiologist will send a report to the doctor who arranged the scan, who will discuss the results with you. It usually takes a week or two for the results of an MRI scan to come through, unless they’re needed urgently.

Can you eat or drink before an abdominal MRI?

Do not eat or drink for 4 hours prior to your exam. Sips of water with medication are OK.

What should you not do before an MRI?

The absolute most important thing not to do before an MRI is to lie or leave out information when talking to your doctor or the MRI technicians. MRIs are not safe for certain people. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be asked to delay the MRI, if possible.

Is MRI more detailed than CT?

A CT scan uses X-rays, whereas an MRI scan uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves. CT scans are more common and less expensive, but MRI scans produce more detailed images.

Why did my MRI take longer than expected?

If many images are needed for a detailed analysis, your MRI will take longer than a scan taking fewer images. The part of your body getting scanned. In general, the larger the area of your body that needs to be scanned, the longer the MRI will take.

How long does it take a radiologist to read an MRI?

The results from an MRI scan are typically interpreted within 24 hours, and the scans themselves are usually given immediately to the patient on a disc after the MRI is complete.