Patient's question:
My child is three years old. A few days ago, while playing with other children at kindergarten, he accidentally slid down a slide and fell. The teacher said his head hit the ground first, but the child only cried for a few moments and was fine. However, I’ve noticed in recent days that he hasn’t been as lively as before, so I want to have an MRI done for him. But I’d like to consult first about the potential effects of the examination on the child.What kind of help I need: My child hit his head while playing. If he undergoes an MRI, will it have any impact on him?
Doctor's answer:
The following can be done with an MRI examination, as long as the child can cooperate. MRI examination is harmless to children. The MRI examination relies entirely on signals obtained through radiofrequency pulses in a magnetic field, and it is completely harmless. It's just that the child is very young, and the MRI examination requires a slightly longer time. Generally, a head examination takes about 30 minutes, as long as the child's head can be kept still. You can try it when the child is taking a nap, or use medication to make the child sleep during the examination.