What Are the Risks of Chest MRI?
There are no risks from the magnetic fields or radio waves used during a chest MRI.
Serious reactions to the contrast dye used for some MRIs are very rare. However, side effects are possible and include the following:
- Headache
- Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach)
- Dizziness
- Changes in taste
- Allergic reactions, such a hives and itchy eyes
Rarely, contrast dye is harmful to people who have severe kidney disease.
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