Are there any side effects of repeated MRI brain scanning?

Medical Case Details:

I came across a patient, who went through repeated MRI brain scanning approximately 5 to 6 times in three months. This scanning was for research purpose. He is a healthy young man. My question is, does such frequent scanning of the brain have any side effects on our body? Your advice is much appreciated.

Thanks.

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Dr. Sujata Mittal
Obstetrician And Gynaecologist

MRI does not involve any radiation. If contrast is used, then side effects of contrast can occur but Repeated MRI has not effect on body. CT involve radiation exposure. Only Patient having metallic implants cannot have MRI.
Claustrophobia is not side effect.

26.Jul, 10:15pm

Dr. Rajput Ganesh Harishchandra
Neuro Surgeon

No side effects untill Gadolium contrast is used......But relative contraindication in Pregnant womenS

28.Jul, 11:45pm

Dr. Sheetal Kamble
Homeopathic Physician

Thanks for the clarification.

29.Jul, 07:00pm

Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar
Homeopathic Physician

There are no known harmful effects from the strong magnetic field used for MRI. But the magnet is very powerful. The magnet may affect pacemakers, artificial limbs, and other medical devices that contain iron. The magnet will stop a watch that is close to the magnet.

02.Aug, 10:39am

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