How Might Toxic Metals Stay in the Body After an MRI?
Millions of people get MRIs with no issues.
Severe reactions to the contrast agent only occur about 0.03% of the time.
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People with kidney failure have the greatest risk for health complications from gadolinium-based contrast agents.
In rare cases, these individuals may develop a condition callednephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).
Patients that have this disease are tortured by it.
For people with normal kidney function, the dye should leave the body within 24 hours.
However, they can still accumulate gadolinium-rich nanoparticles in their cells.
However, his team found that oxalic acid may help gadolinium escape from the contrast agent and form nanoparticles.
Should You Worry About MRI Scans?
In fact, many people who get MRIs wont receive a contrast agent.
Can You Skip the Contrast Agent?
If you have concerns about contrast agents, talk with your provider about alternative imaging options.
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