What to look for in an MRI of the abdomen

The main points to note for abdominal MRI are as follows: First, you should not drink a lot of water or eat a lot of food in the morning, which will affect the examination results. Second, if there is a large amount of ascites need to release some of the ascites in advance, or oral diuretic drugs to reduce ascites, because too much ascites or affect the results of the examination. Third, if there are metal objects on the body, such as keys, leather buckles, etc., they need to be released in advance, otherwise they will damage the patient’s body and the examination machine. Fourth, if there are metal implants in the body, the examining physician needs to be informed in time to avoid life-threatening situations. Fifth, if there are obvious abnormalities in cardiopulmonary function and are not able to hold their breath or cooperate with the examination, they also need to inform the examining physician in advance. Other precautions need to be consulted with the attending physician.