A related discussion,
mri scan was started.
I talked to the doctors office this morning and she said that it was requested by my family physican and that it is a proceedure that is not uncommon given my medical background. I was also told to bring the ultrasound pictures upon my visit to the mri department.
An MRI would be needed if an area of the ultrasound was suspicious or unclear. I cannot say why one is needed in your case without seeing the ultrasound report. If there is concern about a mass or cancer in the gallbladder/liver region, an MRI can be helpful in further evaluating it.
In any case, this needs to be clarified with your personal physician. The reason why the MRI is needed should be in the ultrasound radiology report.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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Also forgot to add underactive thyroid. They also told me I have a fatty liver. Could this be what they would want to look at. I have had many bouts of diarrea and go to the bathroom no less than 10 x's per day - severe cramps - break out into a sweat when I go to the bathroom followed by dizziness. No appetite yet I continue to put on weight around the waist. Uncontrollable vomiting during the night. Have been in menopause since I was 39.
It's hard to answer the question. MRI can be directed at any area, and usually there's a specific target in mind. The fact that you are getting an MRI without knowing specifically what area is targeted makes it impossible to say what they might be looking for. Which is why it makes most sense to ask your doctors for more explanation. You are entitled to it.
You should ask your doctors to clarify their desire for an MRI. There's no reason to do one for gallbladder disease, so I'd assume they have other issues in mind.
What other issues would they be looking for?