Get an MRI at Mid-State Health
An MRI scan can be critical to your care an diagnosis, yet it can also be an intimidating experience. That’s why we’ve invested in a new MRI with one of the largest openings available in NH – to make your overall exam a more enjoyable one.
An MRI, or magnestic resonance imaging, is a non-radiation form of imaging that provides doctors a way to visualize soft tissues and fluids to help diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, from muscle tears to tumors.
The MRI machine uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of your body. These images help your doctor gain insight into your health, giagnose medical conditions, monitor the effects of treatment, or guide the treatment process.
Doctors typically order an MRI when they need to look at the form or function of the soft tissues and non-body structures of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, muscles, ligaments and tendons. MRI scans are also used to capture detailed images of the organs within the chest and abdomen, including the heart, digestive system, pelvic organs, blood vessels and lymph nodes.
Why Choose MRI at Mid-State health:
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- No Radiation: Safe for routine and pregnancy imaging
- Comfortable & Affordable: Featuring one of New Hampshire’s widest bore MRI’s with more affordable pricing than surrounding health care facilities
- Enhanced Speed & Clarity: Quick imaging with detailed images and accurate diagnosis for your convenience
Reasons for an MRI
Doctors commonly use an MRI to help diagnose or monitor conditions such as:
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- Blood vessel malformations
- Chest, abdomen or pelvic tumors
- Heart problems
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Traumatic brain injuries or stroke
Because MRI does not use radiation, it provides an ideal option for routine monitoring of conditions and safe to capture images of the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.
Location:
Mid-State Health Center
28 Main Street, Plymouth NH, 03264