Treatments & Procedures
Scans & Imaging
Information based on NHS and other UK health sources.
MRI scan
An MRI scan uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. It does not use X-rays, and is used to help diagnose conditions and check how treatment is working.
Treatment & procedureCT scan
A CT scan uses X-rays and a computer to build detailed cross-section pictures of the inside of your body. It is quick, painless and helps doctors diagnose problems, plan treatment or guide other procedures.
Treatment & procedureUltrasound scan
An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create live images of the inside of your body. It does not use radiation and is commonly used in pregnancy and to look at organs and soft tissue.
Treatment & procedureX-ray
An X-ray is a quick, painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take pictures of the inside of your body, most often to check bones, teeth and the chest.