MRI Scan: Introduction, Uses, Centers in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number, and Keynotes

Introduction of MRI Scan

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging and it uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures. It provides essential information on various internal organs inside the body. It can be applied as a diagnostic tool to detect disease throughout the body and used when other test fails to provide a sufficient patient diagnosis.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan Setup

A close view of the MRI Machine

Uses of MRI Scan

MRI scans are usually to diagnose diseases/problems associated with bones, organs, and joints, including those that affect the-

• Brain injuries including tumors
• Spinal conditions/injuries
• Musculoskeletal problems
• Blood vessel abnormalities
• Glands and organs within the abdomen problems
• Soft tissues disorder
• Sport injuries

MRI Scan Centres in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number

S. No	Name of MRI Centres	Address	Sector (Government/ Private/ Others)	Contact No.
1.	Tribhuvan University and Teaching Hospital (TUTH)	Maharajgunj	Government	01-4412303
2.	Bir Hospital, Kathmandu	Kanti Path	Government	01-4221988
3.	Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)	Lagankhel	Others	01-5545112
4.	Civil Service Hospital	New Baneshwor	Government	01-4107000
5.	Sukra Raj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital	Teku	Government	01-4253396
6.	Birendra Army Hospital	Chhauni	Government	01-4274019
7.	Kanti Children’s Hospital	Maharajgunj	Government	01-4411550/4413398
8.	Prasuti Griha	Thapathali	Government	01-4260405
9.	Nepal Mediciti	Bhaisipati	Private	01-4217766
10.	B. & B. Hospital Pvt. Ltd.	Gwarko	Private	+977-1-5531933
11.	Star Hospital, Kathmandu	Sanepa	Private	01-5540478
12.	Alka Hospital Pvt. Ltd	Jawalakhel	Private	01-5555555, 01-5551555
13.	Om Hospital & Research Center	Chabahil	Private	01-4476225
14.	HAMS hospital	Dhumbarahi	Private	01-4377404
15.	Blue Cross Hospital	Tripureshwor	Private	01-4262027, 01-4261796
16.	Kathmandu Medical College	Sinamangal	Private	01-4469064
17.	Annapurna Neurological Institue and Allied Sciences	Maitighar Mandala	Private	01-4256656, 4256568
18.	National Medicare Hospital & Research Center	Chabahil	Private	01-4467067
19.	Upendra Devkota Memorial NationalInstitute Of Neurological And Allied Science	Bansbari	Private	01-4373850, 4379010
20.	Suvekchya Int´l Hospital & Research Center	Sitapaila	Private	01-4289534+977-01-4289535+977-01-4302028
21.	Metro Radiology and Imaging	Naxal	Private	977-1-4435200 /4435400 /4423805 / 4413250
22.	Madhyapur Hospital Pvt Ltd.	Thimi	Private	01-5093395,015093372, 015093388
23.	Kantipur Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd.	New Baneshwor	Private	01-4110882
24.	Grande International Hospital	Dhapasi-4	Private	01-5159266
25.	Sooriya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.	Lazimpat-2	Private	01-4411661
26.	Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital	Swayambhu	Private	977-1-5247314 / 5247315 / 5247316 / 5247317
27.	Vayodha Hospital	Balkhu	Private	977-1-4286428
28.	Tesla Diagnostic Clinic	Baluwatar	Private	01-4446031

Keynotes on MRI

1. An MRI scan is a painless and safe radiology method without x-ray radiation exposure.
2. The most common disadvantage of an MRI is that any magnetic implant like dental implants, cardiac implants, aneurysm chips, metallic ear implants, bullet fragments, and chemotherapy or insulin pumps can come under the influence which can cause an implant to be displaced or overheated.
3. The patient should have lied within a closed environment inside the magnetic machine during MRI scanning.
4. Claustrophobic (irrational fear of confined places) sensations can occur with MRI scanning.
5. The MRI scanning time fully depends on the exact area of the body studied, however, ranges from 0.5 to 1.5 hours.
6. Patients may be given sedative medicine to help them relax and feel less anxious during their MRI scan.
7. Patients may require intravenous liquid injections to improve the quality of the images acquired.