What is MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)?
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the organs and tissues within the body. These images can be used to evaluate your body’s structure and function.
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How do members experience MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain lesions | 357 | 55 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 290 | 81 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 262 | 70 | |
| Pineal gland cyst | 223 | 4 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 93 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 7 | |
| Anxious mood | 6 | |
| Fear of confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 6 | |
| Muscle soreness | 5 | |
| Pain | 5 | |
| Nausea | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 14 | |
| Moderate | 21 | |
| Mild | 28 | |
| None | 232 |
Member evaluations
joandoe
evaluated on Dec 22, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
firefly84
evaluated on Apr 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Lukasz
evaluated on Jan 04, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: Major
- Side effects: None
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