Fear in MRI. Any other possible?

2018-03-07 05:29:25
My mother fears to go inside during MRI. Is there any other scan which is equal to MRI scan as well as not making my mother fearful?
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Open MRI is better for her. You can try Bharat scans

Answered2018-03-07 10:28:26

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Hi. This is known as claustrophobia that is fear of closed spaces. There are many centers which have open mri or she can be given sedation and get the mri done if it's absolutely necessary

Answered2018-03-07 06:53:50

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Don't worry its safe

Answered2018-03-07 06:40:34

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Any heart problem she had

Answered2018-03-07 06:45:31

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