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Preparation for Whole Body MRI [+ Checkup]

The Day Before Your Check-up

  1. Rest Well
    • Avoid alcohol, smoking, and overwork. Get enough sleep.
  2. Dinner
    • Have a light meal before 8:00 PM.
    • After 9:00 PM, no food or drink (water only).
    • If you have indigestion, eat porridge before 6:00 PM.
  3. Medication
    • If you are under medical treatment, consult your doctor first.
    • For gastroscopy/colonoscopy patients taking blood thinners (Aspirin, Coumadin/Warfarin, Plavix, etc.), consult your doctor.
    • If taken within the last 7 days, biopsy may not be possible.
  4. Female Patients
    • Tests (urine, cervical cancer) should be done 5–7 days after menstruation ends.
    • No intercourse or vaginal suppositories 24 hours before cervical cancer test.
    • For individuals who are breastfeeding, mammography and breast ultrasound examinations are restricted.
  5. Pregnancy
    • If there is a possibility, confirm pregnancy before the check-up.
  6. Endoscopy (Gastroscopy / Colonoscopy)
    1. General Precautions
      1. If you have nails with cubic stones or accessories, please remove them from at least one finger before your visit.
      2. If your front teeth are weak or you have dental implants, there may be some limitations for sedation endoscopy. (During the procedure, you may need to bite down on a mouthpiece, which carries a small risk of breaking a front tooth — though this is uncommon.)
    2. Colonoscopy
    • Follow the instructions in the colonoscopy guide.
  7. Please remove all accessories before your visit, as they may interfere with the examination.

 


On the Day of Your Check-up

  1. Fasting
    • No food, water, gum, or smoking for at least 10 hours before the exam.
  2. Blood Pressure Medication
    • Take 3 hours before the exam or immediately upon waking with a small sip of water.
    • If blood pressure is too high, endoscopy may not be performed.
  3. Diabetes Medication
    • Insulin and diabetes medication should be taken after the check-up.
  4. Sedated Endoscopy
    • 🚫 No driving after sedation.
    • The center is not responsible for accidents.
    • If you come by car and leave by public transport, parking fees are not covered.
  5. Ultrasound (Prostate / Pelvic / Uterus)
    • Please come while holding your first morning urine.
  6. Belongings
    • Do not bring valuables or accessories.
    • Avoid bringing children.
  7. Allergies
    • If you had allergic reactions to medication in the past (e.g., contrast agents, anesthetics), inform the staff.