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How Sedation Helps Claustrophobic Patients During MRI or CT Scans
“Umm… will I feel trapped inside the machine?”
“Ahh… I’m not sure I can do this without panicking.”
“Okay, but… can’t I just be put to sleep for the scan?”
Is It Safe to Get an MRI with a Pacemaker or Implant?
“Umm… I have a pacemaker. Can I still get an MRI?”
So, that’s how Rahul kicked off the chat with our front desk on a cloudy Tuesday morning. His voice was steady, but you could hear the worry in it, and honestly, that makes total sense. For a long time, folks thought that getting an MRI with a pacemaker or any kind of implant was totally off-limits.
Why Neurologists in India Recommend an MRI Scan for Migraine
“Hey, it’s just a migraine, right?” Hey, do I actually need to get an MRI? It’s a question that comes up more often than you’d expect.
Totally get it! Migraines happen a lot, particularly in young adults and women. They usually bring along stress, hormonal changes, long work hours, late nights, missed meals… and it just keeps adding up. But you know, sometimes a migraine isn’t really “just a migraine.”
Why Doctors in India Recommend MRI Over X-ray or Ultrasound in Complex Cases
“Hmm, so… I had already undergone an X-ray and ultrasound. Why did the doctor still order an MRI?”
A often asked question. And, certainly, it is a reasonable point. After all, after going through two tests, it’s normal to wonder what the third one could reveal. But here’s the thing:
MRI for Cancer Detection: How Indian Oncologists Use It in Treatment Planning
“Hmm, cancer is a big word, isn’t it?” That’s what one of our patients murmured during her MRI scan at Sikund Diagnostic Centre last week. “Aah, it’s scary, but I’m glad there’s something like MRI to help catch it early.”
Early Detection of Stroke and Tumors in India Using Brain MRI
“Umm… Is this serious, Doctor? “Should I be worried?”
We frequently hear this when a patient is referred for a brain MRI. Understandably, the brain is a sensitive subject. Anything going wrong up there is frightening, confused, and overpowering.