MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST, in Chennai

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No special fasting needed. Avoid heavy fatty meals and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.

Medication guidance:

Continue all regularly prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically instructed otherwise. Inform lab staff about all prescription drugs, supplements, herbal preparations, and protein powders you are taking.

What to bring:

Carry your doctor's test order, a government-issued photo ID, and your OPD insurance card. If you have had this test before, bring previous reports , your doctor can compare results over time.

Timing:

Book the earliest available morning slot. For fasting tests, an overnight fast followed by a morning draw represents the optimal balance between adequate fasting duration and test accuracy.

Single standalone test:

MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST?

Doctors order MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST when a patient reports jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, persistent fatigue, nausea, or upper right abdominal pain. It is also routinely ordered before starting hepatotoxic medications (statins, anti-TB drugs, anticonvulsants) and periodically during their use.

Who should get MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST done in Chennai?

Hepatitis B prevalence in Tamil Nadu is estimated at around 3 to 4%. NAFLD is also rising rapidly among Chennai's large young professional population due to sedentary IT-sector jobs, high-carbohydrate diets, and rising obesity rates in areas like OMR and T Nagar. MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST is an imaging test ordered by specialists when detailed views of facial tissues are needed. Doctors may request it for persistent facial pain, unexplained swelling, lumps, vision or nerve changes, or after facial trauma. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Chennai's residential areas including Velachery and Sholinganallur enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.

What conditions can MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST help diagnose?

Very high ALT and AST (10–50× normal) with normal ALP suggests acute hepatocellular injury , viral hepatitis, drug toxicity, or ischaemia. Predominantly elevated ALP and GGT with modest transaminases suggests bile duct obstruction or primary biliary cholangitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 suggests alcoholic hepatitis. Persistently low albumin with elevated bilirubin indicates advanced cirrhosis.

What do MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after MRI SCAN FACE WITH CONTRAST results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend , not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.