Some are told thatgetting a tattoowould impede their ability to get an MRI scan if the need arose.
But it’s time to lay this question to rest.
How Does an MRI Work?
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for understand the interaction between MRI and tattoos, it’s important to understand how an MRI works.
An MRI can be necessary for diagnosing anything from a slipped disc to the early stages of stroke.
(For a more detailed description of MRI technology, thishowstuffworks.com guideis helpful.)
What Does it Mean for Your Tattoos?
So, how does this apply to tattoos?
Some MRI patients who have had tattoos have reported pain during an MRI scan.
There are a few reasons this could be.
Another is that the pain is sparked by built-up friction between the particles.
What Can You Do?
How can you know if your tattoo contains metal?
Short answer: you’re free to’t, really.
And even if it did, that doesn’t always mean you’ll have a problem getting an MRI.
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